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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,916.77, 23,893.34 and 12,410.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,916.77, 23,893.34 and 12,410.55 is: 18,630.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,916.77 : 23,893.34 = 12,410.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,916.77/23,893.34 = 12,410.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,916.77x = 23,893.34 × 12,410.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,916.77x = 296,529,428.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,529,428.68/15,916.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,630.00

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