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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.33, 23,644.80 and 13,280.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.33, 23,644.80 and 13,280.96 is: 19,949.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.33 : 23,644.80 = 13,280.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.33/23,644.80 = 13,280.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.33x = 23,644.80 × 13,280.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.33x = 314,025,524.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,025,524.78/15,741.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,949.11

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