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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.67, 23,959.91 and 13,191.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.67, 23,959.91 and 13,191.73 is: 19,758.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.67 : 23,959.91 = 13,191.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.67/23,959.91 = 13,191.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.67x = 23,959.91 × 13,191.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.67x = 316,072,597.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,072,597.59/15,996.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,758.65

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