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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,299.92, 23,030.53 and 13,044.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,299.92, 23,030.53 and 13,044.88 is: 19,636.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,299.92 : 23,030.53 = 13,044.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,299.92/23,030.53 = 13,044.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,299.92x = 23,030.53 × 13,044.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,299.92x = 300,430,500.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,430,500.19/15,299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,636.08

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