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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.64, 23,306.67 and 12,861.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.64, 23,306.67 and 12,861.59 is: 19,264.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.64 : 23,306.67 = 12,861.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.64/23,306.67 = 12,861.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.64x = 23,306.67 × 12,861.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.64x = 299,760,852.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,760,852.90/15,560.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,264.04

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