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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,542.00, 23,313.16 and 12,441.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,542.00, 23,313.16 and 12,441.71 is: 18,662.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,542.00 : 23,313.16 = 12,441.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,542.00/23,313.16 = 12,441.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,542.00x = 23,313.16 × 12,441.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,542.00x = 290,055,571.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,055,571.98/15,542.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,662.70

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