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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,683.93, 23,512.04 and 12,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,683.93, 23,512.04 and 12,002.60 is: 17,993.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,683.93 : 23,512.04 = 12,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,683.93/23,512.04 = 12,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,683.93x = 23,512.04 × 12,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,683.93x = 282,205,470.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,205,470.30/15,683.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,993.29

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