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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,671.99, 23,480.57 and 13,056.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,671.99, 23,480.57 and 13,056.26 is: 19,561.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,671.99 : 23,480.57 = 13,056.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,671.99/23,480.57 = 13,056.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,671.99x = 23,480.57 × 13,056.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,671.99x = 306,568,244.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,568,244.18/15,671.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,561.55

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