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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,271.10, 23,010.69 and 12,558.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,271.10, 23,010.69 and 12,558.54 is: 18,923.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,271.10 : 23,010.69 = 12,558.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,271.10/23,010.69 = 12,558.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,271.10x = 23,010.69 × 12,558.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,271.10x = 288,980,537.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,980,537.41/15,271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,923.36

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