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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,581.92, 23,352.86 and 13,572.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,581.92, 23,352.86 and 13,572.36 is: 20,341.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,581.92 : 23,352.86 = 13,572.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,581.92/23,352.86 = 13,572.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,581.92x = 23,352.86 × 13,572.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,581.92x = 316,953,380.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,953,380.54/15,581.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,341.10

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