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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,481.28, 23,191.68 and 12,367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,481.28, 23,191.68 and 12,367.68 is: 18,527.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,481.28 : 23,191.68 = 12,367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,481.28/23,191.68 = 12,367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,481.28x = 23,191.68 × 12,367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,481.28x = 286,827,276.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,827,276.90/15,481.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,527.36

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