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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,575.95, 23,244.72 and 13,913.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,575.95, 23,244.72 and 13,913.83 is: 20,764.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,575.95 : 23,244.72 = 13,913.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,575.95/23,244.72 = 13,913.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,575.95x = 23,244.72 × 13,913.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,575.95x = 323,423,006.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,423,006.87/15,575.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,764.26

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