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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,734.88, 23,597.52 and 13,270.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,734.88, 23,597.52 and 13,270.56 is: 19,901.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,734.88 : 23,597.52 = 13,270.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,734.88/23,597.52 = 13,270.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,734.88x = 23,597.52 × 13,270.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,734.88x = 313,152,305.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,152,305.01/15,734.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,901.79

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