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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,901.90, 23,852.85 and 13,713.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,901.90, 23,852.85 and 13,713.10 is: 20,569.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,901.90 : 23,852.85 = 13,713.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,901.90/23,852.85 = 13,713.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,901.90x = 23,852.85 × 13,713.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,901.90x = 327,096,517.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,096,517.34/15,901.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,569.65

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