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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.17, 23,014.35 and 13,588.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.17, 23,014.35 and 13,588.33 is: 20,396.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.17 : 23,014.35 = 13,588.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.17/23,014.35 = 13,588.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.17x = 23,014.35 × 13,588.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.17x = 312,726,582.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,726,582.54/15,332.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,396.76

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