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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,497.24, 23,269.55 and 13,663.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,497.24, 23,269.55 and 13,663.80 is: 20,516.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,497.24 : 23,269.55 = 13,663.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,497.24/23,269.55 = 13,663.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,497.24x = 23,269.55 × 13,663.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,497.24x = 317,950,408.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,950,408.97/15,497.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,516.59

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