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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,527.04, 23,291.88 and 13,699.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,527.04, 23,291.88 and 13,699.68 is: 20,550.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,527.04 : 23,291.88 = 13,699.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,527.04/23,291.88 = 13,699.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,527.04x = 23,291.88 × 13,699.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,527.04x = 319,091,302.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,091,302.60/15,527.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,550.68

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