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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,606.48, 23,354.10 and 12,506.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,606.48, 23,354.10 and 12,506.40 is: 18,715.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,606.48 : 23,354.10 = 12,506.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,606.48/23,354.10 = 12,506.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,606.48x = 23,354.10 × 12,506.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,606.48x = 292,075,716.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,075,716.24/15,606.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,715.03

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