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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,886.20, 23,816.09 and 12,391.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,886.20, 23,816.09 and 12,391.69 is: 18,577.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,886.20 : 23,816.09 = 12,391.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,886.20/23,816.09 = 12,391.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,886.20x = 23,816.09 × 12,391.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,886.20x = 295,121,604.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,121,604.29/15,886.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,577.23

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