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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,495.84, 23,194.30 and 12,340.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,495.84, 23,194.30 and 12,340.38 is: 18,471.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,495.84 : 23,194.30 = 12,340.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,495.84/23,194.30 = 12,340.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,495.84x = 23,194.30 × 12,340.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,495.84x = 286,226,475.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,226,475.83/15,495.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,471.18

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