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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,794.87, 23,643.02 and 13,432.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,794.87, 23,643.02 and 13,432.91 is: 20,107.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,794.87 : 23,643.02 = 13,432.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,794.87/23,643.02 = 13,432.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,794.87x = 23,643.02 × 13,432.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,794.87x = 317,594,475.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,594,475.16/15,794.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,107.45

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