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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,652.53, 23,584.48 and 12,939.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,652.53, 23,584.48 and 12,939.93 is: 19,497.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,652.53 : 23,584.48 = 12,939.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,652.53/23,584.48 = 12,939.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,652.53x = 23,584.48 × 12,939.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,652.53x = 305,181,487.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,181,487.94/15,652.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,497.26

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