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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.47, 23,958.28 and 12,252.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.47, 23,958.28 and 12,252.67 is: 18,390.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.47 : 23,958.28 = 12,252.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.47/23,958.28 = 12,252.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.47x = 23,958.28 × 12,252.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.47x = 293,552,898.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,552,898.61/15,962.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,390.19

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