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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,808.80, 23,770.80 and 13,274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,808.80, 23,770.80 and 13,274.40 is: 19,959.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,808.80 : 23,770.80 = 13,274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,808.80/23,770.80 = 13,274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,808.80x = 23,770.80 × 13,274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,808.80x = 315,543,107.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,543,107.52/15,808.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,959.97

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