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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,908.49, 23,813.46 and 13,546.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,908.49, 23,813.46 and 13,546.53 is: 20,277.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,908.49 : 23,813.46 = 13,546.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,908.49/23,813.46 = 13,546.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,908.49x = 23,813.46 × 13,546.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,908.49x = 322,589,750.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,589,750.29/15,908.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,277.84

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