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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,446.86, 23,111.94 and 12,103.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,446.86, 23,111.94 and 12,103.18 is: 18,109.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,446.86 : 23,111.94 = 12,103.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,446.86/23,111.94 = 12,103.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,446.86x = 23,111.94 × 12,103.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,446.86x = 279,727,969.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,727,969.97/15,446.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,109.05

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