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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,886.20, 23,829.30 and 13,351.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,886.20, 23,829.30 and 13,351.80 is: 20,027.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,886.20 : 23,829.30 = 13,351.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,886.20/23,829.30 = 13,351.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,886.20x = 23,829.30 × 13,351.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,886.20x = 318,164,047.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,164,047.74/15,886.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,027.70

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