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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,751.40, 23,662.30 and 13,159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,751.40, 23,662.30 and 13,159.40 is: 19,768.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,751.40 : 23,662.30 = 13,159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,751.40/23,662.30 = 13,159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,751.40x = 23,662.30 × 13,159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,751.40x = 311,381,670.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,381,670.62/15,751.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,768.51

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