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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,497.80, 23,304.30 and 12,963.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,497.80, 23,304.30 and 12,963.40 is: 19,493.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,497.80 : 23,304.30 = 12,963.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,497.80/23,304.30 = 12,963.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,497.80x = 23,304.30 × 12,963.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,497.80x = 302,102,962.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,102,962.62/15,497.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,493.28

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