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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.87, 23,644.52 and 13,433.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.87, 23,644.52 and 13,433.91 is: 20,108.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.87 : 23,644.52 = 13,433.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.87/23,644.52 = 13,433.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.87x = 23,644.52 × 13,433.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.87x = 317,638,353.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,638,353.67/15,795.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,108.95

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