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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,670.97, 23,526.50 and 13,463.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,670.97, 23,526.50 and 13,463.93 is: 20,213.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,670.97 : 23,526.50 = 13,463.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,670.97/23,526.50 = 13,463.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,670.97x = 23,526.50 × 13,463.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,670.97x = 316,759,149.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,759,149.15/15,670.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,213.12

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