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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,808.68, 23,745.78 and 12,544.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,808.68, 23,745.78 and 12,544.74 is: 18,843.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,808.68 : 23,745.78 = 12,544.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,808.68/23,745.78 = 12,544.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,808.68x = 23,745.78 × 12,544.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,808.68x = 297,884,636.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,884,636.20/15,808.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,843.11

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