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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,959.24, 23,916.45 and 12,612.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,959.24, 23,916.45 and 12,612.77 is: 18,901.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,959.24 : 23,916.45 = 12,612.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,959.24/23,916.45 = 12,612.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,959.24x = 23,916.45 × 12,612.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,959.24x = 301,652,620.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,652,620.00/15,959.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,901.45

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