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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,600.94, 23,379.28 and 12,074.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,600.94, 23,379.28 and 12,074.54 is: 18,094.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,600.94 : 23,379.28 = 12,074.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,600.94/23,379.28 = 12,074.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,600.94x = 23,379.28 × 12,074.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,600.94x = 282,294,051.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,294,051.53/15,600.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,094.68

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