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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,388.49, 23,056.21 and 12,018.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,388.49, 23,056.21 and 12,018.08 is: 18,006.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,388.49 : 23,056.21 = 12,018.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,388.49/23,056.21 = 12,018.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,388.49x = 23,056.21 × 12,018.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,388.49x = 277,091,448.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,091,448.94/15,388.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,006.41

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