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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,363.77, 23,027.43 and 13,592.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,363.77, 23,027.43 and 13,592.30 is: 20,372.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,363.77 : 23,027.43 = 13,592.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,363.77/23,027.43 = 13,592.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,363.77x = 23,027.43 × 13,592.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,363.77x = 312,995,736.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,995,736.79/15,363.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,372.33

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