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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,348.86, 23,017.62 and 12,068.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,348.86, 23,017.62 and 12,068.36 is: 18,098.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,348.86 : 23,017.62 = 12,068.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,348.86/23,017.62 = 12,068.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,348.86x = 23,017.62 × 12,068.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,348.86x = 277,784,924.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,784,924.50/15,348.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,098.08

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