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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.52, 23,852.46 and 13,572.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.52, 23,852.46 and 13,572.56 is: 20,316.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.52 : 23,852.46 = 13,572.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.52/23,852.46 = 13,572.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.52x = 23,852.46 × 13,572.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.52x = 323,738,944.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,738,944.50/15,934.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,316.83

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