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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,995.05, 23,928.50 and 13,827.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,995.05, 23,928.50 and 13,827.13 is: 20,685.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,995.05 : 23,928.50 = 13,827.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,995.05/23,928.50 = 13,827.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,995.05x = 23,928.50 × 13,827.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,995.05x = 330,862,411.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,862,411.07/15,995.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,685.30

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