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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,786.24, 23,674.73 and 13,006.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,786.24, 23,674.73 and 13,006.02 is: 19,505.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,786.24 : 23,674.73 = 13,006.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,786.24/23,674.73 = 13,006.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,786.24x = 23,674.73 × 13,006.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,786.24x = 307,913,975.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,913,975.61/15,786.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,505.21

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