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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,969.38, 23,975.26 and 13,644.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,969.38, 23,975.26 and 13,644.32 is: 20,484.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,969.38 : 23,975.26 = 13,644.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,969.38/23,975.26 = 13,644.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,969.38x = 23,975.26 × 13,644.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,969.38x = 327,126,119.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,126,119.52/15,969.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,484.58

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