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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,832.05, 23,726.06 and 13,091.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,832.05, 23,726.06 and 13,091.68 is: 19,619.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,832.05 : 23,726.06 = 13,091.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,832.05/23,726.06 = 13,091.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,832.05x = 23,726.06 × 13,091.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,832.05x = 310,613,985.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,613,985.18/15,832.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,619.32

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