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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,640.86, 23,343.81 and 13,523.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,640.86, 23,343.81 and 13,523.13 is: 20,183.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,640.86 : 23,343.81 = 13,523.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,640.86/23,343.81 = 13,523.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,640.86x = 23,343.81 × 13,523.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,640.86x = 315,681,377.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,681,377.33/15,640.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,183.12

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