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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,405.20, 23,107.80 and 13,461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,405.20, 23,107.80 and 13,461.20 is: 20,191.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,405.20 : 23,107.80 = 13,461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,405.20/23,107.80 = 13,461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,405.20x = 23,107.80 × 13,461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,405.20x = 311,058,717.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,058,717.36/15,405.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,191.80

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