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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,468.17, 23,225.94 and 13,634.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,468.17, 23,225.94 and 13,634.73 is: 20,472.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,468.17 : 23,225.94 = 13,634.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,468.17/23,225.94 = 13,634.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,468.17x = 23,225.94 × 13,634.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,468.17x = 316,679,420.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,679,420.90/15,468.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,472.98

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