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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,944.67, 23,917.01 and 13,159.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,944.67, 23,917.01 and 13,159.35 is: 19,739.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,944.67 : 23,917.01 = 13,159.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,944.67/23,917.01 = 13,159.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,944.67x = 23,917.01 × 13,159.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,944.67x = 314,732,239.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,732,239.75/15,944.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,739.03

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