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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673.10, 23,529.69 and 13,466.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673.10, 23,529.69 and 13,466.06 is: 20,216.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673.10 : 23,529.69 = 13,466.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673.10/23,529.69 = 13,466.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673.10x = 23,529.69 × 13,466.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673.10x = 316,852,217.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,852,217.32/15,673.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,216.31

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