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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,784.78, 23,672.46 and 13,004.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,784.78, 23,672.46 and 13,004.56 is: 19,502.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,784.78 : 23,672.46 = 13,004.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,784.78/23,672.46 = 13,004.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,784.78x = 23,672.46 × 13,004.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,784.78x = 307,849,926.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,849,926.42/15,784.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,502.96

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