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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,547.40, 23,321.10 and 13,700.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,547.40, 23,321.10 and 13,700.60 is: 20,550.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,547.40 : 23,321.10 = 13,700.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,547.40/23,321.10 = 13,700.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,547.40x = 23,321.10 × 13,700.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,547.40x = 319,513,062.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,513,062.66/15,547.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,550.90

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