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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,787.20, 23,680.80 and 13,252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,787.20, 23,680.80 and 13,252.80 is: 19,879.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,787.20 : 23,680.80 = 13,252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,787.20/23,680.80 = 13,252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,787.20x = 23,680.80 × 13,252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,787.20x = 313,836,906.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,836,906.24/15,787.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,879.20

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