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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,534.04, 23,302.38 and 13,706.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,534.04, 23,302.38 and 13,706.68 is: 20,561.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,534.04 : 23,302.38 = 13,706.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,534.04/23,302.38 = 13,706.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,534.04x = 23,302.38 × 13,706.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,534.04x = 319,398,265.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,398,265.90/15,534.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,561.18

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