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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,513.48, 23,231.34 and 12,244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,513.48, 23,231.34 and 12,244.32 is: 18,335.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,513.48 : 23,231.34 = 12,244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,513.48/23,231.34 = 12,244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,513.48x = 23,231.34 × 12,244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,513.48x = 284,451,960.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,451,960.99/15,513.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,335.79

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