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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,692.40, 23,624.10 and 13,549.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,692.40, 23,624.10 and 13,549.68 is: 20,398.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,692.40 : 23,624.10 = 13,549.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,692.40/23,624.10 = 13,549.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,692.40x = 23,624.10 × 13,549.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,692.40x = 320,098,995.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,098,995.29/15,692.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,398.35

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