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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,595.52, 23,363.52 and 13,493.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,595.52, 23,363.52 and 13,493.60 is: 20,214.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,595.52 : 23,363.52 = 13,493.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,595.52/23,363.52 = 13,493.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,595.52x = 23,363.52 × 13,493.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,595.52x = 315,257,993.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,257,993.47/15,595.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,214.65

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