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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,547.46, 23,301.68 and 12,247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,547.46, 23,301.68 and 12,247.52 is: 18,355.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,547.46 : 23,301.68 = 12,247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,547.46/23,301.68 = 12,247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,547.46x = 23,301.68 × 12,247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,547.46x = 285,387,614.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,387,614.09/15,547.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,355.91

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