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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,357.03, 23,080.98 and 12,741.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,357.03, 23,080.98 and 12,741.50 is: 19,149.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,357.03 : 23,080.98 = 12,741.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,357.03/23,080.98 = 12,741.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,357.03x = 23,080.98 × 12,741.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,357.03x = 294,086,306.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,086,306.67/15,357.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,149.95

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