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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,323.48, 23,004.65 and 13,029.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,323.48, 23,004.65 and 13,029.56 is: 19,560.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,323.48 : 23,004.65 = 13,029.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,323.48/23,004.65 = 13,029.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,323.48x = 23,004.65 × 13,029.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,323.48x = 299,740,287.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,740,287.28/15,323.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,560.86

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