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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,458.40, 23,187.60 and 13,773.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,458.40, 23,187.60 and 13,773.60 is: 20,660.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,458.40 : 23,187.60 = 13,773.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,458.40/23,187.60 = 13,773.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,458.40x = 23,187.60 × 13,773.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,458.40x = 319,376,727.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,376,727.36/15,458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,660.40

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