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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,379.16, 23,088.17 and 13,085.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,379.16, 23,088.17 and 13,085.24 is: 19,644.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,379.16 : 23,088.17 = 13,085.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,379.16/23,088.17 = 13,085.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,379.16x = 23,088.17 × 13,085.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,379.16x = 302,114,162.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,114,162.88/15,379.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,644.39

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