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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,936.47, 23,907.57 and 13,000.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,936.47, 23,907.57 and 13,000.94 is: 19,503.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,936.47 : 23,907.57 = 13,000.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,936.47/23,907.57 = 13,000.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,936.47x = 23,907.57 × 13,000.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,936.47x = 310,820,883.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,820,883.12/15,936.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,503.75

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