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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,533.04, 23,243.46 and 13,367.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,533.04, 23,243.46 and 13,367.88 is: 20,003.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,533.04 : 23,243.46 = 13,367.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,533.04/23,243.46 = 13,367.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,533.04x = 23,243.46 × 13,367.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,533.04x = 310,715,784.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,715,784.06/15,533.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,003.54

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