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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,793.41, 23,685.49 and 13,013.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,793.41, 23,685.49 and 13,013.19 is: 19,515.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,793.41 : 23,685.49 = 13,013.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,793.41/23,685.49 = 13,013.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,793.41x = 23,685.49 × 13,013.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,793.41x = 308,223,761.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,223,761.28/15,793.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,515.97

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