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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,485.39, 23,111.06 and 13,990.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,485.39, 23,111.06 and 13,990.71 is: 20,880.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,485.39 : 23,111.06 = 13,990.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,485.39/23,111.06 = 13,990.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,485.39x = 23,111.06 × 13,990.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,485.39x = 323,340,138.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,340,138.25/15,485.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,880.34

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