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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.98, 23,034.84 and 12,710.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.98, 23,034.84 and 12,710.70 is: 19,104.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.98 : 23,034.84 = 12,710.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.98/23,034.84 = 12,710.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.98x = 23,034.84 × 12,710.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.98x = 292,788,940.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,788,940.79/15,325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,104.09

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