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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,744.73, 23,637.14 and 13,537.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,744.73, 23,637.14 and 13,537.69 is: 20,323.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,744.73 : 23,637.14 = 13,537.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,744.73/23,637.14 = 13,537.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,744.73x = 23,637.14 × 13,537.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,744.73x = 319,992,273.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,992,273.81/15,744.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,323.77

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