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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,429.15, 23,160.20 and 13,592.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,429.15, 23,160.20 and 13,592.07 is: 20,402.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,429.15 : 23,160.20 = 13,592.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,429.15/23,160.20 = 13,592.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,429.15x = 23,160.20 × 13,592.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,429.15x = 314,794,991.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,794,991.65/15,429.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,402.61

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