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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,482.48, 23,253.60 and 13,266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,482.48, 23,253.60 and 13,266.32 is: 19,925.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,482.48 : 23,253.60 = 13,266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,482.48/23,253.60 = 13,266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,482.48x = 23,253.60 × 13,266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,482.48x = 308,489,698.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,489,698.75/15,482.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,925.08

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