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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,623.27, 23,407.56 and 13,007.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,623.27, 23,407.56 and 13,007.58 is: 19,488.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,623.27 : 23,407.56 = 13,007.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,623.27/23,407.56 = 13,007.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,623.27x = 23,407.56 × 13,007.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,623.27x = 304,475,782.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,475,782.47/15,623.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,488.61

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