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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,670.60, 23,525.94 and 13,463.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,670.60, 23,525.94 and 13,463.56 is: 20,212.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,670.60 : 23,525.94 = 13,463.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,670.60/23,525.94 = 13,463.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,670.60x = 23,525.94 × 13,463.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,670.60x = 316,742,904.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,742,904.75/15,670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,212.56

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