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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,810.60, 23,715.90 and 13,762.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,810.60, 23,715.90 and 13,762.60 is: 20,643.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,810.60 : 23,715.90 = 13,762.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,810.60/23,715.90 = 13,762.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,810.60x = 23,715.90 × 13,762.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,810.60x = 326,392,445.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,392,445.34/15,810.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,643.90

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