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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,341.44, 22,973.28 and 12,256.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,341.44, 22,973.28 and 12,256.96 is: 18,354.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,341.44 : 22,973.28 = 12,256.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,341.44/22,973.28 = 12,256.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,341.44x = 22,973.28 × 12,256.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,341.44x = 281,582,574.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,582,574.03/15,341.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,354.38

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