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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,528.94, 23,160.73 and 13,204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,528.94, 23,160.73 and 13,204.24 is: 19,693.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,528.94 : 23,160.73 = 13,204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,528.94/23,160.73 = 13,204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,528.94x = 23,160.73 × 13,204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,528.94x = 305,819,837.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,819,837.50/15,528.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,693.54

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