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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,685.84, 23,504.46 and 12,390.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,685.84, 23,504.46 and 12,390.76 is: 18,566.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,685.84 : 23,504.46 = 12,390.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,685.84/23,504.46 = 12,390.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,685.84x = 23,504.46 × 12,390.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,685.84x = 291,238,122.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,238,122.79/15,685.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,566.94

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