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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.38, 23,973.76 and 13,643.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.38, 23,973.76 and 13,643.32 is: 20,483.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.38 : 23,973.76 = 13,643.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.38/23,973.76 = 13,643.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.38x = 23,973.76 × 13,643.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.38x = 327,081,679.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,081,679.28/15,968.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,483.08

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