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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,532.69, 23,279.59 and 12,232.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,532.69, 23,279.59 and 12,232.75 is: 18,333.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,532.69 : 23,279.59 = 12,232.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,532.69/23,279.59 = 12,232.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,532.69x = 23,279.59 × 12,232.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,532.69x = 284,773,227.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,773,227.01/15,532.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,333.81

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