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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,588.80, 23,374.56 and 13,744.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,588.80, 23,374.56 and 13,744.16 is: 20,608.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588.80 : 23,374.56 = 13,744.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588.80/23,374.56 = 13,744.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588.80x = 23,374.56 × 13,744.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588.80x = 321,263,692.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,263,692.57/15,588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,608.62

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