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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,588.91, 23,341.83 and 13,596.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,588.91, 23,341.83 and 13,596.01 is: 20,357.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588.91 : 23,341.83 = 13,596.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588.91/23,341.83 = 13,596.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588.91x = 23,341.83 × 13,596.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588.91x = 317,355,754.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,355,754.10/15,588.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,357.79

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