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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,617.04, 23,441.40 and 13,849.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,617.04, 23,441.40 and 13,849.44 is: 20,788.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,617.04 : 23,441.40 = 13,849.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,617.04/23,441.40 = 13,849.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,617.04x = 23,441.40 × 13,849.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,617.04x = 324,650,262.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,650,262.82/15,617.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,788.21

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