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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,482.96, 23,211.40 and 12,554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,482.96, 23,211.40 and 12,554 is: 18,820.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,482.96 : 23,211.40 = 12,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,482.96/23,211.40 = 12,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,482.96x = 23,211.40 × 12,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,482.96x = 291,395,915.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,395,915.60/15,482.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,820.43

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