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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,929.10, 23,893.65 and 13,337.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,929.10, 23,893.65 and 13,337.10 is: 20,005.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,929.10 : 23,893.65 = 13,337.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,929.10/23,893.65 = 13,337.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,929.10x = 23,893.65 × 13,337.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,929.10x = 318,671,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,671,999.42/15,929.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,005.65

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