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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,593.56, 23,408.94 and 12,309.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,593.56, 23,408.94 and 12,309.16 is: 18,478.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,593.56 : 23,408.94 = 12,309.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,593.56/23,408.94 = 12,309.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,593.56x = 23,408.94 × 12,309.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,593.56x = 288,144,387.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,144,387.89/15,593.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,478.42

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