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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,333.17, 23,015.85 and 13,589.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,333.17, 23,015.85 and 13,589.33 is: 20,398.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,333.17 : 23,015.85 = 13,589.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,333.17/23,015.85 = 13,589.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,333.17x = 23,015.85 × 13,589.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,333.17x = 312,769,980.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,769,980.88/15,333.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,398.26

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