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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,616.32, 23,362.28 and 13,560.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,616.32, 23,362.28 and 13,560.56 is: 20,286.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,616.32 : 23,362.28 = 13,560.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,616.32/23,362.28 = 13,560.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,616.32x = 23,362.28 × 13,560.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,616.32x = 316,805,599.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,805,599.68/15,616.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,286.83

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