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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,501.04, 23,251.56 and 12,753.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,501.04, 23,251.56 and 12,753.94 is: 19,130.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,501.04 : 23,251.56 = 12,753.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,501.04/23,251.56 = 12,753.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,501.04x = 23,251.56 × 12,753.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,501.04x = 296,549,001.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,549,001.15/15,501.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,130.91

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