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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,773.14, 23,675.10 and 13,027.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,773.14, 23,675.10 and 13,027.78 is: 19,554.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,773.14 : 23,675.10 = 13,027.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,773.14/23,675.10 = 13,027.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,773.14x = 23,675.10 × 13,027.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,773.14x = 308,433,994.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,433,994.28/15,773.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,554.38

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