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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,540.53, 23,283.45 and 12,752.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,540.53, 23,283.45 and 12,752.10 is: 19,105.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,540.53 : 23,283.45 = 12,752.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,540.53/23,283.45 = 12,752.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,540.53x = 23,283.45 × 12,752.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,540.53x = 296,912,882.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,912,882.75/15,540.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,105.72

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