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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,358.20, 23,004.90 and 13,716.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,358.20, 23,004.90 and 13,716.60 is: 20,545.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358.20 : 23,004.90 = 13,716.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358.20/23,004.90 = 13,716.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358.20x = 23,004.90 × 13,716.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358.20x = 315,549,011.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,549,011.34/15,358.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,545.96

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