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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,393.39, 23,045.81 and 13,790.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,393.39, 23,045.81 and 13,790.67 is: 20,646.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,393.39 : 23,045.81 = 13,790.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,393.39/23,045.81 = 13,790.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,393.39x = 23,045.81 × 13,790.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,393.39x = 317,817,091.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,817,091.64/15,393.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,646.34

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