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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,695.02, 23,650.50 and 12,982.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,695.02, 23,650.50 and 12,982.74 is: 19,563.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,695.02 : 23,650.50 = 12,982.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,695.02/23,650.50 = 12,982.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,695.02x = 23,650.50 × 12,982.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,695.02x = 307,048,292.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,048,292.37/15,695.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,563.42

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