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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.24, 23,275.56 and 13,316.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.24, 23,275.56 and 13,316.24 is: 19,980.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.24 : 23,275.56 = 13,316.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.24/23,275.56 = 13,316.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.24x = 23,275.56 × 13,316.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.24x = 309,942,943.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,942,943.09/15,512.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,980.54

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