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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,836.48, 23,735.28 and 13,892.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,836.48, 23,735.28 and 13,892.48 is: 20,821.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,836.48 : 23,735.28 = 13,892.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,836.48/23,735.28 = 13,892.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,836.48x = 23,735.28 × 13,892.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,836.48x = 329,741,902.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,741,902.69/15,836.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,821.67

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