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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.06, 23,493.36 and 12,879.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.06, 23,493.36 and 12,879.50 is: 19,406.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.06 : 23,493.36 = 12,879.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.06/23,493.36 = 12,879.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.06x = 23,493.36 × 12,879.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.06x = 302,582,730.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,582,730.12/15,592.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,406.21

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