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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,708.01, 23,562.32 and 12,573.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,708.01, 23,562.32 and 12,573.47 is: 18,860.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,708.01 : 23,562.32 = 12,573.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,708.01/23,562.32 = 12,573.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,708.01x = 23,562.32 × 12,573.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,708.01x = 296,260,123.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,260,123.65/15,708.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,860.45

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