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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,338.40, 23,007.60 and 13,491.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,338.40, 23,007.60 and 13,491.60 is: 20,237.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,338.40 : 23,007.60 = 13,491.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,338.40/23,007.60 = 13,491.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,338.40x = 23,007.60 × 13,491.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,338.40x = 310,409,336.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,409,336.16/15,338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,237.40

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