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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,780.42, 23,656.05 and 12,835.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,780.42, 23,656.05 and 12,835.26 is: 19,241.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,780.42 : 23,656.05 = 12,835.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,780.42/23,656.05 = 12,835.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,780.42x = 23,656.05 × 12,835.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,780.42x = 303,631,552.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,631,552.32/15,780.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,241.03

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