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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.25, 23,755.01 and 13,829.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.25, 23,755.01 and 13,829.77 is: 20,627.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.25 : 23,755.01 = 13,829.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.25/23,755.01 = 13,829.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.25x = 23,755.01 × 13,829.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.25x = 328,526,285.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,526,285.19/15,926.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,627.97

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