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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,506.40, 23,259.60 and 13,659.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,506.40, 23,259.60 and 13,659.60 is: 20,489.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,506.40 : 23,259.60 = 13,659.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,506.40/23,259.60 = 13,659.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,506.40x = 23,259.60 × 13,659.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,506.40x = 317,716,832.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,716,832.16/15,506.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,489.40

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