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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,542.28, 23,305.73 and 12,573.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,542.28, 23,305.73 and 12,573.36 is: 18,853.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,542.28 : 23,305.73 = 12,573.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,542.28/23,305.73 = 12,573.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,542.28x = 23,305.73 × 12,573.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,542.28x = 293,031,270.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,031,270.49/15,542.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,853.81

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