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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,651.22, 23,439.75 and 13,588.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,651.22, 23,439.75 and 13,588.18 is: 20,350.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,651.22 : 23,439.75 = 13,588.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,651.22/23,439.75 = 13,588.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,651.22x = 23,439.75 × 13,588.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,651.22x = 318,503,542.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,503,542.16/15,651.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,350.08

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