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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,965.40, 23,904.90 and 12,509.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,965.40, 23,904.90 and 12,509.40 is: 18,730.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,965.40 : 23,904.90 = 12,509.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,965.40/23,904.90 = 12,509.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,965.40x = 23,904.90 × 12,509.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,965.40x = 299,035,956.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,035,956.06/15,965.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,730.25

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