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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,847.33, 23,761.68 and 13,508.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,847.33, 23,761.68 and 13,508.59 is: 20,254.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,847.33 : 23,761.68 = 13,508.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,847.33/23,761.68 = 13,508.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,847.33x = 23,761.68 × 13,508.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,847.33x = 320,986,792.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,986,792.83/15,847.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,254.94

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