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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,889.82, 23,850.32 and 13,274.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,889.82, 23,850.32 and 13,274.15 is: 19,924.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,889.82 : 23,850.32 = 13,274.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,889.82/23,850.32 = 13,274.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,889.82x = 23,850.32 × 13,274.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,889.82x = 316,592,539.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,592,539.61/15,889.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,924.24

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