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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,580.52, 23,337.54 and 12,606.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,580.52, 23,337.54 and 12,606.20 is: 18,882.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,580.52 : 23,337.54 = 12,606.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,580.52/23,337.54 = 12,606.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,580.52x = 23,337.54 × 12,606.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,580.52x = 294,197,696.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,197,696.75/15,580.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,882.41

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