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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,343.80, 23,015.70 and 13,229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,343.80, 23,015.70 and 13,229.70 is: 19,844.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,343.80 : 23,015.70 = 13,229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,343.80/23,015.70 = 13,229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,343.80x = 23,015.70 × 13,229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,343.80x = 304,490,806.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,490,806.29/15,343.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,844.55

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