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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,659.52, 23,367.84 and 13,998.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,659.52, 23,367.84 and 13,998.24 is: 20,888.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,659.52 : 23,367.84 = 13,998.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,659.52/23,367.84 = 13,998.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,659.52x = 23,367.84 × 13,998.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,659.52x = 327,108,632.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,108,632.60/15,659.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,888.80

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