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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.80, 23,401.80 and 13,028.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.80, 23,401.80 and 13,028.40 is: 19,590.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.80 : 23,401.80 = 13,028.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.80/23,401.80 = 13,028.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.80x = 23,401.80 × 13,028.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.80x = 304,888,011.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,888,011.12/15,562.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,590.82

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