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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,541.04, 23,311.72 and 12,440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,541.04, 23,311.72 and 12,440.76 is: 18,661.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,541.04 : 23,311.72 = 12,440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,541.04/23,311.72 = 12,440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,541.04x = 23,311.72 × 12,440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,541.04x = 290,015,476.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,015,476.83/15,541.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,661.26

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