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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,751.14, 23,626.71 and 12,076.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,751.14, 23,626.71 and 12,076.98 is: 18,115.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,751.14 : 23,626.71 = 12,076.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,751.14/23,626.71 = 12,076.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,751.14x = 23,626.71 × 12,076.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,751.14x = 285,339,304.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,339,304.14/15,751.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,115.47

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