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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.19, 23,000.30 and 12,551.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.19, 23,000.30 and 12,551.63 is: 18,912.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.19 : 23,000.30 = 12,551.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.19/23,000.30 = 12,551.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.19x = 23,000.30 × 12,551.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.19x = 288,691,255.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,691,255.49/15,264.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,912.98

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