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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,392.19, 23,058.14 and 13,718.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,392.19, 23,058.14 and 13,718.55 is: 20,550.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,392.19 : 23,058.14 = 13,718.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,392.19/23,058.14 = 13,718.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,392.19x = 23,058.14 × 13,718.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,392.19x = 316,324,177.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,324,177.90/15,392.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,550.95

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