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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.12, 23,163.57 and 12,825.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.12, 23,163.57 and 12,825.14 is: 19,210.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.12 : 23,163.57 = 12,825.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.12/23,163.57 = 12,825.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.12x = 23,163.57 × 12,825.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.12x = 297,075,912.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,075,912.33/15,464.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,210.66

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