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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,472.67, 23,153.49 and 13,399.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,472.67, 23,153.49 and 13,399.74 is: 20,051.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,472.67 : 23,153.49 = 13,399.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,472.67/23,153.49 = 13,399.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,472.67x = 23,153.49 × 13,399.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,472.67x = 310,250,746.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,250,746.09/15,472.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,051.54

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