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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.80, 23,003.70 and 13,391.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.80, 23,003.70 and 13,391.80 is: 20,087.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.80 : 23,003.70 = 13,391.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.80/23,003.70 = 13,391.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.80x = 23,003.70 × 13,391.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.80x = 308,060,949.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,060,949.66/15,335.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,087.70

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