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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,835.05, 23,776.59 and 12,574.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,835.05, 23,776.59 and 12,574.62 is: 18,881.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,835.05 : 23,776.59 = 12,574.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,835.05/23,776.59 = 12,574.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,835.05x = 23,776.59 × 12,574.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,835.05x = 298,981,584.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,981,584.15/15,835.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,881.00

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