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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,527.08, 23,261.46 and 12,047.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,527.08, 23,261.46 and 12,047.32 is: 18,048.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,527.08 : 23,261.46 = 12,047.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,527.08/23,261.46 = 12,047.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,527.08x = 23,261.46 × 12,047.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,527.08x = 280,238,252.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,238,252.29/15,527.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,048.36

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