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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,663.09, 23,494.54 and 12,562.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,663.09, 23,494.54 and 12,562.58 is: 18,843.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,663.09 : 23,494.54 = 12,562.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,663.09/23,494.54 = 12,562.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,663.09x = 23,494.54 × 12,562.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,663.09x = 295,152,038.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,152,038.31/15,663.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,843.79

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