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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,339, 22,993.92 and 12,043.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,339, 22,993.92 and 12,043.92 is: 18,054.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,339 : 22,993.92 = 12,043.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,339/22,993.92 = 12,043.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,339x = 22,993.92 × 12,043.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,339x = 276,936,932.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,936,932.97/15,339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,054.43

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