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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.48, 23,232.84 and 12,245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.48, 23,232.84 and 12,245.32 is: 18,337.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.48 : 23,232.84 = 12,245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.48/23,232.84 = 12,245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.48x = 23,232.84 × 12,245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.48x = 284,493,560.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,493,560.31/15,514.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,337.29

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