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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,595.08, 23,497.86 and 12,882.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,595.08, 23,497.86 and 12,882.52 is: 19,410.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,595.08 : 23,497.86 = 12,882.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,595.08/23,497.86 = 12,882.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,595.08x = 23,497.86 × 12,882.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,595.08x = 302,711,651.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,711,651.41/15,595.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,410.71

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