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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,540.90, 23,311.35 and 13,937.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,540.90, 23,311.35 and 13,937.10 is: 20,905.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,540.90 : 23,311.35 = 13,937.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,540.90/23,311.35 = 13,937.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,540.90x = 23,311.35 × 13,937.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,540.90x = 324,892,616.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,892,616.09/15,540.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,905.65

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