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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,505.48, 23,288.06 and 13,289.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,505.48, 23,288.06 and 13,289.32 is: 19,959.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,505.48 : 23,288.06 = 13,289.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,505.48/23,288.06 = 13,289.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,505.48x = 23,288.06 × 13,289.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,505.48x = 309,482,481.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,482,481.52/15,505.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,959.56

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