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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,597.04, 23,375.09 and 13,617.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,597.04, 23,375.09 and 13,617.64 is: 20,408.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,597.04 : 23,375.09 = 13,617.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,597.04/23,375.09 = 13,617.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,597.04x = 23,375.09 × 13,617.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,597.04x = 318,313,560.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,313,560.59/15,597.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,408.59

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