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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.38, 23,972.26 and 13,642.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.38, 23,972.26 and 13,642.32 is: 20,481.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.38 : 23,972.26 = 13,642.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.38/23,972.26 = 13,642.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.38x = 23,972.26 × 13,642.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.38x = 327,037,242.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,037,242.04/15,967.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,481.58

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