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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,732.39, 23,598.60 and 12,953.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,732.39, 23,598.60 and 12,953.23 is: 19,429.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,732.39 : 23,598.60 = 12,953.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,732.39/23,598.60 = 12,953.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,732.39x = 23,598.60 × 12,953.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,732.39x = 305,677,985.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,677,985.91/15,732.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,429.85

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