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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,582.92, 23,354.36 and 13,573.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,582.92, 23,354.36 and 13,573.36 is: 20,342.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,582.92 : 23,354.36 = 13,573.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,582.92/23,354.36 = 13,573.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,582.92x = 23,354.36 × 13,573.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,582.92x = 316,997,135.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,997,135.85/15,582.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,342.60

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