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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.86, 23,414.46 and 13,012.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.86, 23,414.46 and 13,012.18 is: 19,495.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.86 : 23,414.46 = 13,012.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.86/23,414.46 = 13,012.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.86x = 23,414.46 × 13,012.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.86x = 304,673,148.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,673,148.60/15,627.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,495.51

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