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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,844.88, 23,720.28 and 13,327.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,844.88, 23,720.28 and 13,327.76 is: 19,952.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,844.88 : 23,720.28 = 13,327.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,844.88/23,720.28 = 13,327.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,844.88x = 23,720.28 × 13,327.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,844.88x = 316,138,198.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,138,198.97/15,844.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,952.07

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