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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,484.48, 23,256.60 and 13,268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,484.48, 23,256.60 and 13,268.32 is: 19,928.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,484.48 : 23,256.60 = 13,268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,484.48/23,256.60 = 13,268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,484.48x = 23,256.60 × 13,268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,484.48x = 308,576,010.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,576,010.91/15,484.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,928.08

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