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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,420.49, 23,131.88 and 13,584.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,420.49, 23,131.88 and 13,584.32 is: 20,377.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,420.49 : 23,131.88 = 13,584.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,420.49/23,131.88 = 13,584.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,420.49x = 23,131.88 × 13,584.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,420.49x = 314,230,944.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,230,944.34/15,420.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,377.49

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