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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,368.52, 23,084.10 and 13,560.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,368.52, 23,084.10 and 13,560.60 is: 20,368.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,368.52 : 23,084.10 = 13,560.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,368.52/23,084.10 = 13,560.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,368.52x = 23,084.10 × 13,560.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,368.52x = 313,034,246.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,034,246.46/15,368.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,368.54

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