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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,671.60, 23,527.44 and 13,464.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,671.60, 23,527.44 and 13,464.56 is: 20,214.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,671.60 : 23,527.44 = 13,464.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,671.60/23,527.44 = 13,464.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,671.60x = 23,527.44 × 13,464.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,671.60x = 316,786,627.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,786,627.53/15,671.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,214.06

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