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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,488.30, 23,232.46 and 12,741.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,488.30, 23,232.46 and 12,741.18 is: 19,111.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,488.30 : 23,232.46 = 12,741.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,488.30/23,232.46 = 12,741.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,488.30x = 23,232.46 × 12,741.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,488.30x = 296,008,954.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,008,954.70/15,488.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,111.78

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