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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,672.15, 23,508.23 and 13,825.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,672.15, 23,508.23 and 13,825.35 is: 20,738.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,672.15 : 23,508.23 = 13,825.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,672.15/23,508.23 = 13,825.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,672.15x = 23,508.23 × 13,825.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,672.15x = 325,009,438.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,009,438.50/15,672.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,738.03

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