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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,668.97, 23,523.50 and 13,461.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,668.97, 23,523.50 and 13,461.93 is: 20,210.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,668.97 : 23,523.50 = 13,461.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,668.97/23,523.50 = 13,461.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,668.97x = 23,523.50 × 13,461.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,668.97x = 316,671,525.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,671,525.43/15,668.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,210.10

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