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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,412.14, 23,006.70 and 13,543.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,412.14, 23,006.70 and 13,543.80 is: 20,217.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,412.14 : 23,006.70 = 13,543.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,412.14/23,006.70 = 13,543.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,412.14x = 23,006.70 × 13,543.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,412.14x = 311,598,143.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,598,143.46/15,412.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,217.71

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