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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,773.82, 23,618.61 and 13,905.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,773.82, 23,618.61 and 13,905.42 is: 20,821.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,773.82 : 23,618.61 = 13,905.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,773.82/23,618.61 = 13,905.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,773.82x = 23,618.61 × 13,905.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,773.82x = 328,426,691.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,426,691.87/15,773.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,821.00

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