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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.51, 23,941.07 and 12,840.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.51, 23,941.07 and 12,840.14 is: 19,270.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.51 : 23,941.07 = 12,840.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.51/23,941.07 = 12,840.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.51x = 23,941.07 × 12,840.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.51x = 307,406,599.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,406,599.68/15,952.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,270.11

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