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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,639.07, 23,430.92 and 12,991.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,639.07, 23,430.92 and 12,991.09 is: 19,463.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,639.07 : 23,430.92 = 12,991.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,639.07/23,430.92 = 12,991.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,639.07x = 23,430.92 × 12,991.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,639.07x = 304,393,115.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,393,115.69/15,639.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,463.64

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