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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.44, 23,285.20 and 12,236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.44, 23,285.20 and 12,236.50 is: 18,339.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.44 : 23,285.20 = 12,236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.44/23,285.20 = 12,236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.44x = 23,285.20 × 12,236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.44x = 284,929,349.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,929,349.80/15,536.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,339.42

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