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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.55, 23,312.39 and 12,254.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.55, 23,312.39 and 12,254.61 is: 18,366.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.55 : 23,312.39 = 12,254.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.55/23,312.39 = 12,254.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.55x = 23,312.39 × 12,254.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.55x = 285,684,186.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,684,186.34/15,554.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,366.60

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