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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,526.08, 23,259.96 and 12,046.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,526.08, 23,259.96 and 12,046.32 is: 18,046.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,526.08 : 23,259.96 = 12,046.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,526.08/23,259.96 = 12,046.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,526.08x = 23,259.96 × 12,046.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,526.08x = 280,196,921.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,196,921.35/15,526.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,046.86

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