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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,581.29, 23,392.69 and 13,256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,581.29, 23,392.69 and 13,256.24 is: 19,902.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,581.29 : 23,392.69 = 13,256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,581.29/23,392.69 = 13,256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,581.29x = 23,392.69 × 13,256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,581.29x = 310,099,087.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,099,087.54/15,581.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,902.01

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