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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,495.20, 23,217.20 and 13,191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,495.20, 23,217.20 and 13,191.20 is: 19,765.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,495.20 : 23,217.20 = 13,191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,495.20/23,217.20 = 13,191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,495.20x = 23,217.20 × 13,191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,495.20x = 306,262,728.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,262,728.64/15,495.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,765.01

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