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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,531.62, 23,252.47 and 13,929.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,531.62, 23,252.47 and 13,929.03 is: 20,853.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,531.62 : 23,252.47 = 13,929.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,531.62/23,252.47 = 13,929.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,531.62x = 23,252.47 × 13,929.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,531.62x = 323,884,317.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,884,317.38/15,531.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,853.23

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