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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,946.67, 23,920.01 and 13,161.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,946.67, 23,920.01 and 13,161.35 is: 19,742.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,946.67 : 23,920.01 = 13,161.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,946.67/23,920.01 = 13,161.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,946.67x = 23,920.01 × 13,161.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,946.67x = 314,819,623.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,819,623.61/15,946.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,742.03

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