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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,424.02, 23,148.99 and 12,365.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,424.02, 23,148.99 and 12,365.46 is: 18,558.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,424.02 : 23,148.99 = 12,365.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,424.02/23,148.99 = 12,365.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,424.02x = 23,148.99 × 12,365.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,424.02x = 286,247,909.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,247,909.89/15,424.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,558.58

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