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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,580.58, 23,370.84 and 12,343.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,580.58, 23,370.84 and 12,343.82 is: 18,515.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,580.58 : 23,370.84 = 12,343.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,580.58/23,370.84 = 12,343.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,580.58x = 23,370.84 × 12,343.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,580.58x = 288,485,325.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,485,325.35/15,580.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,515.70

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