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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,590.91, 23,344.83 and 13,598.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,590.91, 23,344.83 and 13,598.01 is: 20,360.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,590.91 : 23,344.83 = 13,598.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,590.91/23,344.83 = 13,598.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,590.91x = 23,344.83 × 13,598.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,590.91x = 317,443,231.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,443,231.79/15,590.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,360.79

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