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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,526.46, 23,260.52 and 12,046.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,526.46, 23,260.52 and 12,046.70 is: 18,047.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,526.46 : 23,260.52 = 12,046.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,526.46/23,260.52 = 12,046.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,526.46x = 23,260.52 × 12,046.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,526.46x = 280,212,420.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,212,420.10/15,526.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,047.42

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