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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.21, 23,296.80 and 12,244.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.21, 23,296.80 and 12,244.27 is: 18,351.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.21 : 23,296.80 = 12,244.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.21/23,296.80 = 12,244.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.21x = 23,296.80 × 12,244.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.21x = 285,252,192.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,252,192.85/15,544.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,351.03

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