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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.56, 23,868 and 13,526.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.56, 23,868 and 13,526.64 is: 20,223.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.56 : 23,868 = 13,526.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.56/23,868 = 13,526.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.56x = 23,868 × 13,526.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.56x = 322,853,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,853,843.52/15,964.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,223.16

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