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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,991.41, 23,955.78 and 13,184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,991.41, 23,955.78 and 13,184.28 is: 19,750.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,991.41 : 23,955.78 = 13,184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,991.41/23,955.78 = 13,184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,991.41x = 23,955.78 × 13,184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,991.41x = 315,839,711.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,839,711.14/15,991.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,750.59

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