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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,924.39, 23,830.99 and 13,452.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,924.39, 23,830.99 and 13,452.16 is: 20,131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,924.39 : 23,830.99 = 13,452.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,924.39/23,830.99 = 13,452.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,924.39x = 23,830.99 × 13,452.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,924.39x = 320,578,290.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,578,290.44/15,924.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,131.28

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