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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,425.40, 23,138.10 and 13,740.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,425.40, 23,138.10 and 13,740.60 is: 20,610.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,425.40 : 23,138.10 = 13,740.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,425.40/23,138.10 = 13,740.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,425.40x = 23,138.10 × 13,740.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,425.40x = 317,931,376.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,931,376.86/15,425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,610.90

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