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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,399.88, 23,077.02 and 12,645.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,399.88, 23,077.02 and 12,645.88 is: 18,950.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,399.88 : 23,077.02 = 12,645.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,399.88/23,077.02 = 12,645.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,399.88x = 23,077.02 × 12,645.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,399.88x = 291,829,225.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,829,225.68/15,399.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,950.10

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