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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,468.17, 23,146.76 and 13,395.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,468.17, 23,146.76 and 13,395.24 is: 20,044.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,468.17 : 23,146.76 = 13,395.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,468.17/23,146.76 = 13,395.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,468.17x = 23,146.76 × 13,395.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,468.17x = 310,056,438.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,056,438.91/15,468.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,044.81

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