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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,985.96, 24,013.50 and 13,525.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,985.96, 24,013.50 and 13,525.72 is: 20,317.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,985.96 : 24,013.50 = 13,525.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,985.96/24,013.50 = 13,525.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,985.96x = 24,013.50 × 13,525.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,985.96x = 324,799,877.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,799,877.22/15,985.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,317.82

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