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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,498.48, 23,277.60 and 13,282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,498.48, 23,277.60 and 13,282.32 is: 19,949.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,498.48 : 23,277.60 = 13,282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,498.48/23,277.60 = 13,282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,498.48x = 23,277.60 × 13,282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,498.48x = 309,180,532.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,180,532.03/15,498.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,949.09

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