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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,620.39, 23,403.29 and 13,004.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,620.39, 23,403.29 and 13,004.71 is: 19,484.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,620.39 : 23,403.29 = 13,004.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,620.39/23,403.29 = 13,004.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,620.39x = 23,403.29 × 13,004.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,620.39x = 304,352,909.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,352,909.81/15,620.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,484.33

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