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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.16, 23,265.48 and 13,667.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.16, 23,265.48 and 13,667.32 is: 20,468.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.16 : 23,265.48 = 13,667.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.16/23,265.48 = 13,667.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.16x = 23,265.48 × 13,667.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.16x = 317,976,760.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,976,760.11/15,535.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,468.20

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