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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,924.96, 23,922 and 13,464.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,924.96, 23,922 and 13,464.72 is: 20,226.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,924.96 : 23,922 = 13,464.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,924.96/23,922 = 13,464.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,924.96x = 23,922 × 13,464.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,924.96x = 322,103,031.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,103,031.84/15,924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,226.30

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