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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,598.94, 23,376.29 and 12,072.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,598.94, 23,376.29 and 12,072.54 is: 18,091.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598.94 : 23,376.29 = 12,072.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598.94/23,376.29 = 12,072.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598.94x = 23,376.29 × 12,072.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598.94x = 282,211,135.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,211,135.71/15,598.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,091.69

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