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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,936.40, 23,904.60 and 13,117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,936.40, 23,904.60 and 13,117.60 is: 19,676.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,936.40 : 23,904.60 = 13,117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,936.40/23,904.60 = 13,117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,936.40x = 23,904.60 × 13,117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,936.40x = 313,570,980.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,570,980.96/15,936.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,676.40

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