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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,606.15, 23,409.23 and 13,273.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,606.15, 23,409.23 and 13,273.35 is: 19,910.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,606.15 : 23,409.23 = 13,273.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,606.15/23,409.23 = 13,273.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,606.15x = 23,409.23 × 13,273.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,606.15x = 310,718,836.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,718,836.65/15,606.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,910.03

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