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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,861.62, 23,793.22 and 13,083.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,861.62, 23,793.22 and 13,083.14 is: 19,625.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,861.62 : 23,793.22 = 13,083.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,861.62/23,793.22 = 13,083.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,861.62x = 23,793.22 × 13,083.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,861.62x = 311,290,028.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,290,028.31/15,861.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,625.36

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