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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,672.49, 23,452.56 and 13,571.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,672.49, 23,452.56 and 13,571.35 is: 20,308.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,672.49 : 23,452.56 = 13,571.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,672.49/23,452.56 = 13,571.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,672.49x = 23,452.56 × 13,571.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,672.49x = 318,282,841.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,282,841.52/15,672.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,308.38

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