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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,549.80, 23,382.30 and 13,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,549.80, 23,382.30 and 13,015.40 is: 19,571.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,549.80 : 23,382.30 = 13,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,549.80/23,382.30 = 13,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,549.80x = 23,382.30 × 13,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,549.80x = 304,329,987.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,329,987.42/15,549.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,571.31

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