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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.15, 23,308.93 and 12,863.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.15, 23,308.93 and 12,863.09 is: 19,266.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.15 : 23,308.93 = 12,863.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.15/23,308.93 = 12,863.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.15x = 23,308.93 × 12,863.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.15x = 299,824,800.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,824,800.08/15,562.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,266.29

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