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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.02, 23,496.37 and 13,872.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.02, 23,496.37 and 13,872.73 is: 20,707.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.02 : 23,496.37 = 13,872.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.02/23,496.37 = 13,872.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.02x = 23,496.37 × 13,872.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.02x = 325,958,727.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,958,727.63/15,741.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,707.60

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