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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,427.27, 23,083.48 and 13,544.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,427.27, 23,083.48 and 13,544.25 is: 20,265.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,427.27 : 23,083.48 = 13,544.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,427.27/23,083.48 = 13,544.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,427.27x = 23,083.48 × 13,544.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,427.27x = 312,648,423.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,648,423.99/15,427.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,265.96

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