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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,818.60, 23,727.90 and 13,770.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,818.60, 23,727.90 and 13,770.60 is: 20,655.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,818.60 : 23,727.90 = 13,770.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,818.60/23,727.90 = 13,770.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,818.60x = 23,727.90 × 13,770.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,818.60x = 326,747,419.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,747,419.74/15,818.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,655.90

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