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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.02, 23,076.36 and 12,597.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.02, 23,076.36 and 12,597.10 is: 18,937.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.02 : 23,076.36 = 12,597.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.02/23,076.36 = 12,597.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.02x = 23,076.36 × 12,597.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.02x = 290,695,214.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,695,214.56/15,350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,937.77

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