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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,744.33, 23,649.30 and 13,283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,744.33, 23,649.30 and 13,283.96 is: 19,953.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,744.33 : 23,649.30 = 13,283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,744.33/23,649.30 = 13,283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,744.33x = 23,649.30 × 13,283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,744.33x = 314,156,236.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,156,236.98/15,744.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,953.61

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