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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.08, 23,286.96 and 12,064.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.08, 23,286.96 and 12,064.32 is: 18,073.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.08 : 23,286.96 = 12,064.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.08/23,286.96 = 12,064.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.08x = 23,286.96 × 12,064.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.08x = 280,941,337.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,941,337.27/15,544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,073.85

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