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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,495.73, 23,267.30 and 13,662.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,495.73, 23,267.30 and 13,662.29 is: 20,514.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,495.73 : 23,267.30 = 13,662.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,495.73/23,267.30 = 13,662.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,495.73x = 23,267.30 × 13,662.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,495.73x = 317,884,589.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,884,589.97/15,495.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,514.34

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