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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,553.80, 23,298.30 and 12,961.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,553.80, 23,298.30 and 12,961.80 is: 19,415.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,553.80 : 23,298.30 = 12,961.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,553.80/23,298.30 = 12,961.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,553.80x = 23,298.30 × 12,961.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,553.80x = 301,987,904.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,987,904.94/15,553.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,415.70

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