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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,630.95, 23,497.22 and 12,544.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,630.95, 23,497.22 and 12,544.77 is: 18,857.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,630.95 : 23,497.22 = 12,544.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,630.95/23,497.22 = 12,544.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,630.95x = 23,497.22 × 12,544.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,630.95x = 294,767,207.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,767,207.84/15,630.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,857.92

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