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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,574.62, 23,344.20 and 13,696.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,574.62, 23,344.20 and 13,696.86 is: 20,529.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,574.62 : 23,344.20 = 13,696.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,574.62/23,344.20 = 13,696.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,574.62x = 23,344.20 × 13,696.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,574.62x = 319,742,239.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,742,239.21/15,574.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,529.70

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