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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,502.56, 23,134.08 and 13,841.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,502.56, 23,134.08 and 13,841.28 is: 20,654.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,502.56 : 23,134.08 = 13,841.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,502.56/23,134.08 = 13,841.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,502.56x = 23,134.08 × 13,841.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,502.56x = 320,205,278.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,205,278.82/15,502.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,654.99

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