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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,878.60, 23,817.90 and 13,305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,878.60, 23,817.90 and 13,305.80 is: 19,958.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,878.60 : 23,817.90 = 13,305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,878.60/23,817.90 = 13,305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,878.60x = 23,817.90 × 13,305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,878.60x = 316,916,213.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,916,213.82/15,878.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,958.70

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