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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.04, 23,910.42 and 13,011

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.04, 23,910.42 and 13,011 is: 19,489.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.04 : 23,910.42 = 13,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.04/23,910.42 = 13,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.04x = 23,910.42 × 13,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.04x = 311,098,474.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,098,474.62/15,962.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,489.89

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