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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,805.26, 23,736.58 and 13,708.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,805.26, 23,736.58 and 13,708.46 is: 20,587.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,805.26 : 23,736.58 = 13,708.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,805.26/23,736.58 = 13,708.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,805.26x = 23,736.58 × 13,708.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,805.26x = 325,391,982.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,391,982.54/15,805.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,587.58

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