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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.23, 23,316.52 and 12,443.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.23, 23,316.52 and 12,443.95 is: 18,666.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.23 : 23,316.52 = 12,443.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.23/23,316.52 = 12,443.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.23x = 23,316.52 × 12,443.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.23x = 290,149,609.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,149,609.05/15,544.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,666.07

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