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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,432.69, 23,037.24 and 13,564.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,432.69, 23,037.24 and 13,564.23 is: 20,248.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,432.69 : 23,037.24 = 13,564.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,432.69/23,037.24 = 13,564.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,432.69x = 23,037.24 × 13,564.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,432.69x = 312,482,421.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,482,421.93/15,432.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,248.09

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