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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,590.06, 23,490.34 and 12,877.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,590.06, 23,490.34 and 12,877.52 is: 19,403.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,590.06 : 23,490.34 = 12,877.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,590.06/23,490.34 = 12,877.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,590.06x = 23,490.34 × 12,877.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,590.06x = 302,497,323.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,497,323.16/15,590.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,403.22

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