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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,599.84, 23,375.09 and 12,663.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,599.84, 23,375.09 and 12,663.79 is: 18,975.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,599.84 : 23,375.09 = 12,663.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,599.84/23,375.09 = 12,663.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,599.84x = 23,375.09 × 12,663.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,599.84x = 296,017,204.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,017,204.21/15,599.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,975.66

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