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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,453.24, 23,066.74 and 13,275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,453.24, 23,066.74 and 13,275.96 is: 19,816.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,453.24 : 23,066.74 = 13,275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,453.24/23,066.74 = 13,275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,453.24x = 23,066.74 × 13,275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,453.24x = 306,233,117.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,233,117.57/15,453.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,816.76

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