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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,915.68, 23,826 and 13,129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,915.68, 23,826 and 13,129.28 is: 19,654.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,915.68 : 23,826 = 13,129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,915.68/23,826 = 13,129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,915.68x = 23,826 × 13,129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,915.68x = 312,818,225.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,818,225.28/15,915.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,654.72

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