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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,359.04, 23,054.58 and 13,615.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,359.04, 23,054.58 and 13,615.20 is: 20,437.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,359.04 : 23,054.58 = 13,615.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,359.04/23,054.58 = 13,615.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,359.04x = 23,054.58 × 13,615.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,359.04x = 313,892,717.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,892,717.62/15,359.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,437.00

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