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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,509.40, 23,264.10 and 13,662.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,509.40, 23,264.10 and 13,662.60 is: 20,493.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,509.40 : 23,264.10 = 13,662.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,509.40/23,264.10 = 13,662.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,509.40x = 23,264.10 × 13,662.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,509.40x = 317,848,092.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,848,092.66/15,509.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,493.90

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