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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,645.37, 23,328.50 and 13,906.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,645.37, 23,328.50 and 13,906.71 is: 20,736.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,645.37 : 23,328.50 = 13,906.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,645.37/23,328.50 = 13,906.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,645.37x = 23,328.50 × 13,906.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,645.37x = 324,422,567.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,422,567.59/15,645.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,736.01

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