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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,542.66, 23,277.54 and 13,673.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,542.66, 23,277.54 and 13,673.99 is: 20,478.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,542.66 : 23,277.54 = 13,673.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,542.66/23,277.54 = 13,673.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,542.66x = 23,277.54 × 13,673.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,542.66x = 318,296,849.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,296,849.18/15,542.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,478.92

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