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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,602.52, 23,283.03 and 13,941

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,602.52, 23,283.03 and 13,941 is: 20,803.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,602.52 : 23,283.03 = 13,941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,602.52/23,283.03 = 13,941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,602.52x = 23,283.03 × 13,941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,602.52x = 324,588,721.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,588,721.23/15,602.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,803.61

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