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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,454.53, 23,126.45 and 13,381.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,454.53, 23,126.45 and 13,381.74 is: 20,024.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,454.53 : 23,126.45 = 13,381.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,454.53/23,126.45 = 13,381.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,454.53x = 23,126.45 × 13,381.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,454.53x = 309,472,074.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,472,074.11/15,454.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,024.68

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