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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,564.52, 23,313.66 and 12,590.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,564.52, 23,313.66 and 12,590.20 is: 18,858.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,564.52 : 23,313.66 = 12,590.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,564.52/23,313.66 = 12,590.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,564.52x = 23,313.66 × 12,590.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,564.52x = 293,523,642.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,523,642.13/15,564.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,858.51

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