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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,549.20, 23,323.80 and 13,216.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,549.20, 23,323.80 and 13,216.40 is: 19,824.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,549.20 : 23,323.80 = 13,216.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,549.20/23,323.80 = 13,216.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,549.20x = 23,323.80 × 13,216.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,549.20x = 308,256,670.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,256,670.32/15,549.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,824.60

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