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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673.29, 23,510.08 and 12,549.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673.29, 23,510.08 and 12,549.22 is: 18,823.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673.29 : 23,510.08 = 12,549.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673.29/23,510.08 = 12,549.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673.29x = 23,510.08 × 12,549.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673.29x = 295,033,166.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,033,166.14/15,673.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,823.95

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