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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.74, 23,918.69 and 12,614.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.74, 23,918.69 and 12,614.27 is: 18,903.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.74 : 23,918.69 = 12,614.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.74/23,918.69 = 12,614.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.74x = 23,918.69 × 12,614.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.74x = 301,716,813.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,716,813.71/15,960.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,903.69

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