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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.34, 23,246.50 and 12,518.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.34, 23,246.50 and 12,518.08 is: 18,803.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.34 : 23,246.50 = 12,518.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.34/23,246.50 = 12,518.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.34x = 23,246.50 × 12,518.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.34x = 291,001,591.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,001,591.43/15,476.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,803.00

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