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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.96, 23,309.90 and 12,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.96, 23,309.90 and 12,253 is: 18,364.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.96 : 23,309.90 = 12,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.96/23,309.90 = 12,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.96x = 23,309.90 × 12,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.96x = 285,616,204.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,616,204.70/15,552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,364.11

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