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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,527.58, 23,262.21 and 12,047.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,527.58, 23,262.21 and 12,047.82 is: 18,049.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,527.58 : 23,262.21 = 12,047.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,527.58/23,262.21 = 12,047.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,527.58x = 23,262.21 × 12,047.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,527.58x = 280,258,918.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,258,918.88/15,527.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,049.10

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