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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,752.80, 23,686.80 and 13,218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,752.80, 23,686.80 and 13,218.40 is: 19,875.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,752.80 : 23,686.80 = 13,218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,752.80/23,686.80 = 13,218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,752.80x = 23,686.80 × 13,218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,752.80x = 313,101,597.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,101,597.12/15,752.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,875.93

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