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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,503.40, 23,255.10 and 13,656.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,503.40, 23,255.10 and 13,656.60 is: 20,484.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,503.40 : 23,255.10 = 13,656.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,503.40/23,255.10 = 13,656.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,503.40x = 23,255.10 × 13,656.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,503.40x = 317,585,598.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,585,598.66/15,503.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,484.90

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