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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,800.80, 23,758.80 and 13,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,800.80, 23,758.80 and 13,266.40 is: 19,947.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,800.80 : 23,758.80 = 13,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,800.80/23,758.80 = 13,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,800.80x = 23,758.80 × 13,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,800.80x = 315,193,744.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,193,744.32/15,800.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,947.96

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