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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,733.39, 23,600.10 and 12,954.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,733.39, 23,600.10 and 12,954.23 is: 19,431.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,733.39 : 23,600.10 = 12,954.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,733.39/23,600.10 = 12,954.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,733.39x = 23,600.10 × 12,954.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,733.39x = 305,721,123.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,721,123.42/15,733.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,431.36

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