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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,987.80, 23,981.70 and 12,099.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,987.80, 23,981.70 and 12,099.80 is: 18,149.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,987.80 : 23,981.70 = 12,099.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,987.80/23,981.70 = 12,099.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,987.80x = 23,981.70 × 12,099.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,987.80x = 290,173,773.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,173,773.66/15,987.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,149.70

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