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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,621.12, 23,408.64 and 13,977.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,621.12, 23,408.64 and 13,977.60 is: 20,945.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,621.12 : 23,408.64 = 13,977.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,621.12/23,408.64 = 13,977.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,621.12x = 23,408.64 × 13,977.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,621.12x = 327,196,606.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,196,606.46/15,621.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,945.78

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