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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,530.82, 23,276.77 and 12,230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,530.82, 23,276.77 and 12,230.88 is: 18,330.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,530.82 : 23,276.77 = 12,230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,530.82/23,276.77 = 12,230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,530.82x = 23,276.77 × 12,230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,530.82x = 284,695,380.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,695,380.66/15,530.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,330.99

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