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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,743.73, 23,635.64 and 13,536.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,743.73, 23,635.64 and 13,536.69 is: 20,322.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,743.73 : 23,635.64 = 13,536.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,743.73/23,635.64 = 13,536.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,743.73x = 23,635.64 × 13,536.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,743.73x = 319,948,331.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,948,331.63/15,743.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,322.27

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