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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,564.54, 23,396.02 and 13,399.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,564.54, 23,396.02 and 13,399.41 is: 20,141.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,564.54 : 23,396.02 = 13,399.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,564.54/23,396.02 = 13,399.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,564.54x = 23,396.02 × 13,399.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,564.54x = 313,492,864.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,492,864.35/15,564.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,141.48

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