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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,925.31, 23,892.96 and 12,427.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,925.31, 23,892.96 and 12,427.26 is: 18,644.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,925.31 : 23,892.96 = 12,427.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,925.31/23,892.96 = 12,427.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,925.31x = 23,892.96 × 12,427.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,925.31x = 296,924,026.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,924,026.09/15,925.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,644.79

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