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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.37, 23,342.99 and 13,596.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.37, 23,342.99 and 13,596.93 is: 20,397.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.37 : 23,342.99 = 13,596.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.37/23,342.99 = 13,596.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.37x = 23,342.99 × 13,596.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.37x = 317,392,933.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,392,933.04/15,560.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,397.52

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