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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,550.94, 23,303.37 and 12,797.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,550.94, 23,303.37 and 12,797.18 is: 19,176.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,550.94 : 23,303.37 = 12,797.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,550.94/23,303.37 = 12,797.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,550.94x = 23,303.37 × 12,797.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,550.94x = 298,217,420.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,217,420.50/15,550.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,176.81

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