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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,858.50, 23,777.69 and 13,509.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,858.50, 23,777.69 and 13,509.27 is: 20,255.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,858.50 : 23,777.69 = 13,509.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,858.50/23,777.69 = 13,509.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,858.50x = 23,777.69 × 13,509.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,858.50x = 321,219,166.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,219,166.64/15,858.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,255.34

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