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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,917.70, 23,902.05 and 12,657.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,917.70, 23,902.05 and 12,657.90 is: 19,007.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,917.70 : 23,902.05 = 12,657.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,917.70/23,902.05 = 12,657.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,917.70x = 23,902.05 × 12,657.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,917.70x = 302,549,758.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,549,758.70/15,917.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,007.13

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