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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,392.18, 23,058.11 and 13,718.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,392.18, 23,058.11 and 13,718.54 is: 20,550.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,392.18 : 23,058.11 = 13,718.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,392.18/23,058.11 = 13,718.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,392.18x = 23,058.11 × 13,718.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,392.18x = 316,323,696.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,323,696.30/15,392.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,550.93

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