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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.80, 23,591.10 and 12,825.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.80, 23,591.10 and 12,825.80 is: 19,221.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.80 : 23,591.10 = 12,825.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.80/23,591.10 = 12,825.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.80x = 23,591.10 × 12,825.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.80x = 302,574,730.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,574,730.38/15,741.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,221.10

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