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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,821.70, 23,732.55 and 13,683.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,821.70, 23,732.55 and 13,683.30 is: 20,524.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,821.70 : 23,732.55 = 13,683.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,821.70/23,732.55 = 13,683.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,821.70x = 23,732.55 × 13,683.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,821.70x = 324,739,601.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,739,601.42/15,821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,524.95

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