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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,549.48, 23,324.16 and 12,946.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,549.48, 23,324.16 and 12,946.92 is: 19,420.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,549.48 : 23,324.16 = 12,946.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,549.48/23,324.16 = 12,946.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,549.48x = 23,324.16 × 12,946.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,549.48x = 301,976,033.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,976,033.59/15,549.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,420.33

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