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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,674.10, 23,531.19 and 13,467.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,674.10, 23,531.19 and 13,467.06 is: 20,217.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,674.10 : 23,531.19 = 13,467.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,674.10/23,531.19 = 13,467.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,674.10x = 23,531.19 × 13,467.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,674.10x = 316,895,947.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,895,947.60/15,674.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,217.81

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