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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,923.70, 23,885.55 and 13,688.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,923.70, 23,885.55 and 13,688.10 is: 20,532.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,923.70 : 23,885.55 = 13,688.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,923.70/23,885.55 = 13,688.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,923.70x = 23,885.55 × 13,688.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,923.70x = 326,947,796.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,947,796.96/15,923.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,532.15

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