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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,555.44, 23,313.66 and 12,255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,555.44, 23,313.66 and 12,255.50 is: 18,367.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,555.44 : 23,313.66 = 12,255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,555.44/23,313.66 = 12,255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,555.44x = 23,313.66 × 12,255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,555.44x = 285,720,560.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,720,560.13/15,555.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,367.89

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