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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,339.60, 23,009.40 and 13,395.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,339.60, 23,009.40 and 13,395.60 is: 20,093.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,339.60 : 23,009.40 = 13,395.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,339.60/23,009.40 = 13,395.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,339.60x = 23,009.40 × 13,395.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,339.60x = 308,224,718.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,224,718.64/15,339.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,093.40

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