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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,744.84, 23,650.06 and 13,284.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,744.84, 23,650.06 and 13,284.48 is: 19,954.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,744.84 : 23,650.06 = 13,284.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,744.84/23,650.06 = 13,284.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,744.84x = 23,650.06 × 13,284.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,744.84x = 314,178,749.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,178,749.07/15,744.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,954.39

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