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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,344.24, 23,032.45 and 13,600.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,344.24, 23,032.45 and 13,600.41 is: 20,414.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,344.24 : 23,032.45 = 13,600.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,344.24/23,032.45 = 13,600.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,344.24x = 23,032.45 × 13,600.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,344.24x = 313,250,693.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,250,693.93/15,344.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,414.88

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