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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,977.70, 23,966.55 and 12,672.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,977.70, 23,966.55 and 12,672.90 is: 19,009.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,977.70 : 23,966.55 = 12,672.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,977.70/23,966.55 = 12,672.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,977.70x = 23,966.55 × 12,672.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,977.70x = 303,725,691.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,725,691.50/15,977.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,009.35

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