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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,689.60, 23,505.60 and 13,212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,689.60, 23,505.60 and 13,212.80 is: 19,794.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,689.60 : 23,505.60 = 13,212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,689.60/23,505.60 = 13,212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,689.60x = 23,505.60 × 13,212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,689.60x = 310,574,791.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,574,791.68/15,689.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,794.95

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