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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.44, 23,154.42 and 12,957.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.44, 23,154.42 and 12,957.05 is: 19,402.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.44 : 23,154.42 = 12,957.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.44/23,154.42 = 12,957.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.44x = 23,154.42 × 12,957.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.44x = 300,012,844.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,012,844.57/15,462.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,402.68

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