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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,547.80, 23,321.70 and 13,117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,547.80, 23,321.70 and 13,117.80 is: 19,676.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,547.80 : 23,321.70 = 13,117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,547.80/23,321.70 = 13,117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,547.80x = 23,321.70 × 13,117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,547.80x = 305,929,396.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,929,396.26/15,547.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,676.70

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