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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,609.98, 23,359.35 and 12,509.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,609.98, 23,359.35 and 12,509.90 is: 18,720.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,609.98 : 23,359.35 = 12,509.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,609.98/23,359.35 = 12,509.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,609.98x = 23,359.35 × 12,509.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,609.98x = 292,223,132.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,223,132.57/15,609.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,720.28

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