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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.04, 23,166.79 and 13,863.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.04, 23,166.79 and 13,863.24 is: 20,688.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.04 : 23,166.79 = 13,863.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.04/23,166.79 = 13,863.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.04x = 23,166.79 × 13,863.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.04x = 321,166,769.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,166,769.80/15,524.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,688.35

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