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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,320.96, 23,000.90 and 13,027.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,320.96, 23,000.90 and 13,027.04 is: 19,557.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,320.96 : 23,000.90 = 13,027.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,320.96/23,000.90 = 13,027.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,320.96x = 23,000.90 × 13,027.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,320.96x = 299,633,644.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,633,644.34/15,320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,557.11

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