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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,785.53, 23,673.58 and 13,005.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,785.53, 23,673.58 and 13,005.31 is: 19,504.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,785.53 : 23,673.58 = 13,005.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,785.53/23,673.58 = 13,005.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,785.53x = 23,673.58 × 13,005.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,785.53x = 307,882,246.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,882,246.71/15,785.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,504.08

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