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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,543.83, 23,296.24 and 12,243.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,543.83, 23,296.24 and 12,243.89 is: 18,350.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,543.83 : 23,296.24 = 12,243.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,543.83/23,296.24 = 12,243.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,543.83x = 23,296.24 × 12,243.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,543.83x = 285,236,538.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,236,538.75/15,543.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,350.47

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