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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,344.02, 23,010.35 and 12,063.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,344.02, 23,010.35 and 12,063.52 is: 18,090.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,344.02 : 23,010.35 = 12,063.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,344.02/23,010.35 = 12,063.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,344.02x = 23,010.35 × 12,063.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,344.02x = 277,585,817.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,585,817.43/15,344.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,090.81

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