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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,812.82, 23,668.20 and 12,656.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,812.82, 23,668.20 and 12,656.25 is: 18,943.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,812.82 : 23,668.20 = 12,656.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,812.82/23,668.20 = 12,656.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,812.82x = 23,668.20 × 12,656.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,812.82x = 299,550,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,550,656.25/15,812.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,943.53

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