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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,773.64, 23,675.85 and 13,028.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,773.64, 23,675.85 and 13,028.28 is: 19,555.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,773.64 : 23,675.85 = 13,028.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,773.64/23,675.85 = 13,028.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,773.64x = 23,675.85 × 13,028.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,773.64x = 308,455,603.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,455,603.04/15,773.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,555.13

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