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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,949.17, 23,865.25 and 13,310.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,949.17, 23,865.25 and 13,310.16 is: 19,916.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,949.17 : 23,865.25 = 13,310.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,949.17/23,865.25 = 13,310.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,949.17x = 23,865.25 × 13,310.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,949.17x = 317,650,229.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,650,229.39/15,949.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,916.41

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