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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,959.70, 23,917.15 and 12,613.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,959.70, 23,917.15 and 12,613.24 is: 18,902.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,959.70 : 23,917.15 = 12,613.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,959.70/23,917.15 = 12,613.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,959.70x = 23,917.15 × 12,613.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,959.70x = 301,672,798.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,672,798.73/15,959.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,902.16

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