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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,791.54, 23,682.56 and 13,011.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,791.54, 23,682.56 and 13,011.32 is: 19,513.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,791.54 : 23,682.56 = 13,011.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,791.54/23,682.56 = 13,011.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,791.54x = 23,682.56 × 13,011.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,791.54x = 308,141,366.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,141,366.58/15,791.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,513.07

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