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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,502, 23,267.48 and 12,061.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,502, 23,267.48 and 12,061.04 is: 18,102.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,502 : 23,267.48 = 12,061.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,502/23,267.48 = 12,061.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,502x = 23,267.48 × 12,061.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,502x = 280,630,006.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,630,006.98/15,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,102.83

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