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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,687.59, 23,392.99 and 13,510.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,687.59, 23,392.99 and 13,510.31 is: 20,146.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,687.59 : 23,392.99 = 13,510.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,687.59/23,392.99 = 13,510.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,687.59x = 23,392.99 × 13,510.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,687.59x = 316,046,446.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,046,446.65/15,687.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,146.28

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