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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,510.48, 23,226.84 and 12,241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,510.48, 23,226.84 and 12,241.32 is: 18,331.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,510.48 : 23,226.84 = 12,241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,510.48/23,226.84 = 12,241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,510.48x = 23,226.84 × 12,241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,510.48x = 284,327,181.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,327,181.03/15,510.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,331.29

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