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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.96, 23,150.10 and 12,694.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.96, 23,150.10 and 12,694.52 is: 18,999.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.96 : 23,150.10 = 12,694.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.96/23,150.10 = 12,694.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.96x = 23,150.10 × 12,694.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.96x = 293,879,407.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,879,407.45/15,467.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,999.24

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