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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,339.60, 23,009.40 and 13,006.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,339.60, 23,009.40 and 13,006.80 is: 19,510.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,339.60 : 23,009.40 = 13,006.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,339.60/23,009.40 = 13,006.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,339.60x = 23,009.40 × 13,006.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,339.60x = 299,278,663.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,278,663.92/15,339.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,510.20

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