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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,796.67, 23,685.96 and 12,682.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,796.67, 23,685.96 and 12,682.43 is: 19,016.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,796.67 : 23,685.96 = 12,682.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,796.67/23,685.96 = 12,682.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,796.67x = 23,685.96 × 12,682.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,796.67x = 300,395,411.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,395,411.25/15,796.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,016.38

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