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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,971.70, 24,011.62 and 12,873.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,971.70, 24,011.62 and 12,873.46 is: 19,353.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,971.70 : 24,011.62 = 12,873.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,971.70/24,011.62 = 12,873.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,971.70x = 24,011.62 × 12,873.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,971.70x = 309,112,629.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,112,629.61/15,971.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,353.77

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