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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,927.06, 23,846.76 and 12,019.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,927.06, 23,846.76 and 12,019.62 is: 17,996.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,927.06 : 23,846.76 = 12,019.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,927.06/23,846.76 = 12,019.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,927.06x = 23,846.76 × 12,019.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,927.06x = 286,628,993.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,628,993.43/15,927.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,996.35

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