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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.83, 23,297.73 and 12,244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.83, 23,297.73 and 12,244.89 is: 18,351.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.83 : 23,297.73 = 12,244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.83/23,297.73 = 12,244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.83x = 23,297.73 × 12,244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.83x = 285,278,141.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,278,141.10/15,544.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,351.96

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