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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.98, 23,233.59 and 12,245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.98, 23,233.59 and 12,245.82 is: 18,338.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.98 : 23,233.59 = 12,245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.98/23,233.59 = 12,245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.98x = 23,233.59 × 12,245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.98x = 284,514,361.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,514,361.09/15,514.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,338.04

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