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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,906.10, 23,810.55 and 12,406.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,906.10, 23,810.55 and 12,406.90 is: 18,572.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,906.10 : 23,810.55 = 12,406.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,906.10/23,810.55 = 12,406.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,906.10x = 23,810.55 × 12,406.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,906.10x = 295,415,112.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,415,112.80/15,906.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,572.44

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