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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,838.80, 23,815.80 and 13,304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,838.80, 23,815.80 and 13,304.40 is: 20,004.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,838.80 : 23,815.80 = 13,304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,838.80/23,815.80 = 13,304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,838.80x = 23,815.80 × 13,304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,838.80x = 316,854,929.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,854,929.52/15,838.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,004.98

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