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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,995.14, 23,992.71 and 13,253.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,995.14, 23,992.71 and 13,253.38 is: 19,880.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,995.14 : 23,992.71 = 13,253.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,995.14/23,992.71 = 13,253.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,995.14x = 23,992.71 × 13,253.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,995.14x = 317,984,502.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,984,502.86/15,995.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,880.07

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