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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,583.91, 23,481.05 and 12,871.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,583.91, 23,481.05 and 12,871.34 is: 19,393.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,583.91 : 23,481.05 = 12,871.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,583.91/23,481.05 = 12,871.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,583.91x = 23,481.05 × 12,871.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,583.91x = 302,232,396.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,232,396.35/15,583.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,393.88

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