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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,499.48, 23,279.10 and 13,283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,499.48, 23,279.10 and 13,283.32 is: 19,950.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,499.48 : 23,279.10 = 13,283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,499.48/23,279.10 = 13,283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,499.48x = 23,279.10 × 13,283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,499.48x = 309,223,734.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,223,734.61/15,499.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,950.59

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