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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,495.80, 23,205.30 and 12,423.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,495.80, 23,205.30 and 12,423.80 is: 18,604.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,495.80 : 23,205.30 = 12,423.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,495.80/23,205.30 = 12,423.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,495.80x = 23,205.30 × 12,423.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,495.80x = 288,298,006.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,298,006.14/15,495.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,604.91

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