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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,901.37, 23,802.84 and 13,539.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,901.37, 23,802.84 and 13,539.41 is: 20,267.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,901.37 : 23,802.84 = 13,539.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,901.37/23,802.84 = 13,539.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,901.37x = 23,802.84 × 13,539.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,901.37x = 322,276,290.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,276,290.91/15,901.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,267.21

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