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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,937.60, 23,877.60 and 13,633.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,937.60, 23,877.60 and 13,633.60 is: 20,425.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,937.60 : 23,877.60 = 13,633.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,937.60/23,877.60 = 13,633.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,937.60x = 23,877.60 × 13,633.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,937.60x = 325,537,647.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,537,647.36/15,937.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,425.76

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