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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,597.88, 23,310.57 and 13,973.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,597.88, 23,310.57 and 13,973.56 is: 20,883.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,597.88 : 23,310.57 = 13,973.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,597.88/23,310.57 = 13,973.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,597.88x = 23,310.57 × 13,973.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,597.88x = 325,731,648.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,731,648.53/15,597.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,883.07

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