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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,761.40, 23,677.30 and 13,169.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,761.40, 23,677.30 and 13,169.40 is: 19,783.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,761.40 : 23,677.30 = 13,169.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,761.40/23,677.30 = 13,169.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,761.40x = 23,677.30 × 13,169.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,761.40x = 311,815,834.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,815,834.62/15,761.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,783.51

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