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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,645.23, 23,328.28 and 13,906.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,645.23, 23,328.28 and 13,906.56 is: 20,735.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,645.23 : 23,328.28 = 13,906.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,645.23/23,328.28 = 13,906.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,645.23x = 23,328.28 × 13,906.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,645.23x = 324,416,230.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,416,230.38/15,645.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,735.79

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