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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.60, 23,190.90 and 13,233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.60, 23,190.90 and 13,233.40 is: 19,850.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.60 : 23,190.90 = 13,233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.60/23,190.90 = 13,233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.60x = 23,190.90 × 13,233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.60x = 306,894,456.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,894,456.06/15,460.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,850.10

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