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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,586.41, 23,338.08 and 13,593.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,586.41, 23,338.08 and 13,593.51 is: 20,354.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,586.41 : 23,338.08 = 13,593.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,586.41/23,338.08 = 13,593.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,586.41x = 23,338.08 × 13,593.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,586.41x = 317,246,423.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,246,423.86/15,586.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,354.04

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