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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,904.30, 23,856.45 and 13,717.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,904.30, 23,856.45 and 13,717.30 is: 20,575.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,904.30 : 23,856.45 = 13,717.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,904.30/23,856.45 = 13,717.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,904.30x = 23,856.45 × 13,717.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,904.30x = 327,246,081.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,246,081.59/15,904.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,575.95

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