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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,586.63, 23,324.25 and 12,486.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,586.63, 23,324.25 and 12,486.35 is: 18,684.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,586.63 : 23,324.25 = 12,486.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,586.63/23,324.25 = 12,486.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,586.63x = 23,324.25 × 12,486.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,586.63x = 291,234,854.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,234,854.12/15,586.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,684.92

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