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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.69, 23,843.10 and 13,088.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.69, 23,843.10 and 13,088.42 is: 19,586.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.69 : 23,843.10 = 13,088.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.69/23,843.10 = 13,088.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.69x = 23,843.10 × 13,088.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.69x = 312,068,506.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,068,506.90/15,932.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,586.68

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