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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.40, 23,003.10 and 13,828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.40, 23,003.10 and 13,828.80 is: 20,743.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.40 : 23,003.10 = 13,828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.40/23,003.10 = 13,828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.40x = 23,003.10 × 13,828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.40x = 318,105,269.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,105,269.28/15,335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,743.20

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