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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,373.80, 23,060.70 and 13,429.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,373.80, 23,060.70 and 13,429.80 is: 20,144.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,373.80 : 23,060.70 = 13,429.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,373.80/23,060.70 = 13,429.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,373.80x = 23,060.70 × 13,429.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,373.80x = 309,700,588.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,700,588.86/15,373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,144.70

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