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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,824.99, 23,722.02 and 12,869.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,824.99, 23,722.02 and 12,869.51 is: 19,291.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,824.99 : 23,722.02 = 12,869.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,824.99/23,722.02 = 12,869.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,824.99x = 23,722.02 × 12,869.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,824.99x = 305,290,655.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,290,655.00/15,824.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,291.68

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