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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,441.72, 23,049.57 and 13,264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,441.72, 23,049.57 and 13,264.44 is: 19,799.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,441.72 : 23,049.57 = 13,264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,441.72/23,049.57 = 13,264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,441.72x = 23,049.57 × 13,264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,441.72x = 305,739,638.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,739,638.29/15,441.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,799.58

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