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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.34, 23,673.11 and 13,816.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.34, 23,673.11 and 13,816.26 is: 20,706.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.34 : 23,673.11 = 13,816.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.34/23,673.11 = 13,816.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.34x = 23,673.11 × 13,816.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.34x = 327,073,842.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,073,842.77/15,795.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,706.98

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