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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,542.22, 23,313.48 and 12,441.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,542.22, 23,313.48 and 12,441.93 is: 18,663.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,542.22 : 23,313.48 = 12,441.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,542.22/23,313.48 = 12,441.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,542.22x = 23,313.48 × 12,441.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,542.22x = 290,064,686.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,064,686.22/15,542.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,663.02

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