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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,402.06, 23,091.32 and 12,761.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,402.06, 23,091.32 and 12,761.46 is: 19,132.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,402.06 : 23,091.32 = 12,761.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,402.06/23,091.32 = 12,761.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,402.06x = 23,091.32 × 12,761.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,402.06x = 294,678,892.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,678,892.72/15,402.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,132.43

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