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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,418.11, 23,095.83 and 12,303.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,418.11, 23,095.83 and 12,303.39 is: 18,430.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,418.11 : 23,095.83 = 12,303.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,418.11/23,095.83 = 12,303.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,418.11x = 23,095.83 × 12,303.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,418.11x = 284,157,003.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,157,003.86/15,418.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,430.08

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