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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,750.30, 23,625.45 and 13,244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,750.30, 23,625.45 and 13,244.70 is: 19,867.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,750.30 : 23,625.45 = 13,244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,750.30/23,625.45 = 13,244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,750.30x = 23,625.45 × 13,244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,750.30x = 312,911,997.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,911,997.62/15,750.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,867.05

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