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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,434.10, 23,151.15 and 13,101.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,434.10, 23,151.15 and 13,101.30 is: 19,651.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,434.10 : 23,151.15 = 13,101.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,434.10/23,151.15 = 13,101.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,434.10x = 23,151.15 × 13,101.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,434.10x = 303,310,161.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,310,161.50/15,434.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,651.95

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