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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,312.04, 23,072.24 and 12,599.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,312.04, 23,072.24 and 12,599.55 is: 18,985.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,312.04 : 23,072.24 = 12,599.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,312.04/23,072.24 = 12,599.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,312.04x = 23,072.24 × 12,599.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,312.04x = 290,699,872.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,699,872.99/15,312.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,985.05

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