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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,601.09, 23,506.86 and 12,888.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,601.09, 23,506.86 and 12,888.51 is: 19,419.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,601.09 : 23,506.86 = 12,888.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,601.09/23,506.86 = 12,888.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,601.09x = 23,506.86 × 12,888.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,601.09x = 302,968,400.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,968,400.18/15,601.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,419.69

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