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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,361.38, 23,047.74 and 12,427.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,361.38, 23,047.74 and 12,427.02 is: 18,645.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,361.38 : 23,047.74 = 12,427.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,361.38/23,047.74 = 12,427.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,361.38x = 23,047.74 × 12,427.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,361.38x = 286,414,725.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,414,725.93/15,361.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,645.12

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