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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,548.96, 23,303.93 and 12,249.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,548.96, 23,303.93 and 12,249.02 is: 18,358.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,548.96 : 23,303.93 = 12,249.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,548.96/23,303.93 = 12,249.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,548.96x = 23,303.93 × 12,249.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,548.96x = 285,450,126.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,450,126.88/15,548.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,358.16

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