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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,854.08, 23,828.96 and 13,098.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,854.08, 23,828.96 and 13,098.48 is: 19,687.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,854.08 : 23,828.96 = 13,098.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,854.08/23,828.96 = 13,098.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,854.08x = 23,828.96 × 13,098.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,854.08x = 312,123,155.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,123,155.98/15,854.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,687.24

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