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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,746.40, 23,592.24 and 13,145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,746.40, 23,592.24 and 13,145.76 is: 19,695.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,746.40 : 23,592.24 = 13,145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,746.40/23,592.24 = 13,145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,746.40x = 23,592.24 × 13,145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,746.40x = 310,137,924.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,137,924.90/15,746.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,695.80

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