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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,596.56, 23,413.44 and 12,312.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,596.56, 23,413.44 and 12,312.16 is: 18,482.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,596.56 : 23,413.44 = 12,312.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,596.56/23,413.44 = 12,312.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,596.56x = 23,413.44 × 12,312.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,596.56x = 288,270,019.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,270,019.43/15,596.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,482.92

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