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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.04, 22,083.39 and 12,586.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.04, 22,083.39 and 12,586.23 is: 17,373.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.04 : 22,083.39 = 12,586.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.04/22,083.39 = 12,586.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.04x = 22,083.39 × 12,586.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.04x = 277,946,625.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,946,625.72/15,998.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,373.79

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