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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,343.02, 23,008.86 and 12,062.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,343.02, 23,008.86 and 12,062.52 is: 18,089.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,343.02 : 23,008.86 = 12,062.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,343.02/23,008.86 = 12,062.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,343.02x = 23,008.86 × 12,062.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,343.02x = 277,544,773.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,544,773.61/15,343.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,089.32

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