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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,793.46, 23,688.30 and 12,286.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,793.46, 23,688.30 and 12,286.98 is: 18,429.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,793.46 : 23,688.30 = 12,286.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,793.46/23,688.30 = 12,286.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,793.46x = 23,688.30 × 12,286.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,793.46x = 291,057,668.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,057,668.33/15,793.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,429.00

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