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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,748.80, 23,680.80 and 13,214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,748.80, 23,680.80 and 13,214.40 is: 19,869.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,748.80 : 23,680.80 = 13,214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,748.80/23,680.80 = 13,214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,748.80x = 23,680.80 × 13,214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,748.80x = 312,927,563.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,927,563.52/15,748.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,869.93

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