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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,601.64, 23,382.07 and 13,622.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,601.64, 23,382.07 and 13,622.27 is: 20,415.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,601.64 : 23,382.07 = 13,622.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,601.64/23,382.07 = 13,622.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,601.64x = 23,382.07 × 13,622.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,601.64x = 318,516,719.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,516,719.73/15,601.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,415.60

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