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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,568.55, 23,232.32 and 13,907.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,568.55, 23,232.32 and 13,907.24 is: 20,753.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,568.55 : 23,232.32 = 13,907.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,568.55/23,232.32 = 13,907.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,568.55x = 23,232.32 × 13,907.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,568.55x = 323,097,592.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,097,592.93/15,568.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,753.22

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