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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,352.61, 23,023.25 and 12,072.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,352.61, 23,023.25 and 12,072.11 is: 18,103.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,352.61 : 23,023.25 = 12,072.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,352.61/23,023.25 = 12,072.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,352.61x = 23,023.25 × 12,072.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,352.61x = 277,939,146.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,939,146.20/15,352.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,103.71

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