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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,363.27, 23,026.68 and 13,591.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,363.27, 23,026.68 and 13,591.80 is: 20,371.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,363.27 : 23,026.68 = 13,591.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,363.27/23,026.68 = 13,591.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,363.27x = 23,026.68 × 13,591.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,363.27x = 312,974,029.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,974,029.22/15,363.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,371.58

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