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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.80, 23,604.90 and 12,818.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.80, 23,604.90 and 12,818.20 is: 19,203.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.80 : 23,604.90 = 12,818.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.80/23,604.90 = 12,818.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.80x = 23,604.90 × 12,818.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.80x = 302,572,329.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,572,329.18/15,755.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,203.87

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