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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.70, 23,633.55 and 13,163.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.70, 23,633.55 and 13,163.70 is: 19,745.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.70 : 23,633.55 = 13,163.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.70/23,633.55 = 13,163.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.70x = 23,633.55 × 13,163.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.70x = 311,104,962.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,104,962.14/15,755.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,745.55

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