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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,659.06, 23,461.20 and 13,043.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,659.06, 23,461.20 and 13,043.34 is: 19,542.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,659.06 : 23,461.20 = 13,043.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,659.06/23,461.20 = 13,043.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,659.06x = 23,461.20 × 13,043.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,659.06x = 306,012,408.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,012,408.41/15,659.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,542.20

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