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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,882.40, 23,823.60 and 13,693.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,882.40, 23,823.60 and 13,693.60 is: 20,540.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,882.40 : 23,823.60 = 13,693.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,882.40/23,823.60 = 13,693.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,882.40x = 23,823.60 × 13,693.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,882.40x = 326,230,848.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,230,848.96/15,882.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,540.40

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