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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,498.53, 23,247.81 and 12,751.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,498.53, 23,247.81 and 12,751.43 is: 19,127.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,498.53 : 23,247.81 = 12,751.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,498.53/23,247.81 = 12,751.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,498.53x = 23,247.81 × 12,751.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,498.53x = 296,442,821.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,442,821.87/15,498.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,127.16

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