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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,432.23, 23,116.03 and 12,793.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,432.23, 23,116.03 and 12,793.48 is: 19,163.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,432.23 : 23,116.03 = 12,793.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,432.23/23,116.03 = 12,793.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,432.23x = 23,116.03 × 12,793.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,432.23x = 295,734,467.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,734,467.48/15,432.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,163.43

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