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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,676.60, 23,534.94 and 13,469.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,676.60, 23,534.94 and 13,469.56 is: 20,221.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,676.60 : 23,534.94 = 13,469.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,676.60/23,534.94 = 13,469.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,676.60x = 23,534.94 × 13,469.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,676.60x = 317,005,286.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,005,286.43/15,676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,221.56

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