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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,821.55, 23,718.35 and 13,496.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,821.55, 23,718.35 and 13,496.49 is: 20,232.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,821.55 : 23,718.35 = 13,496.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,821.55/23,718.35 = 13,496.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,821.55x = 23,718.35 × 13,496.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,821.55x = 320,114,507.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,114,507.33/15,821.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,232.82

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