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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.60, 23,313.66 and 13,900.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.60, 23,313.66 and 13,900.84 is: 20,824.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.60 : 23,313.66 = 13,900.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.60/23,313.66 = 13,900.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.60x = 23,313.66 × 13,900.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.60x = 324,079,457.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,079,457.47/15,562.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,824.25

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