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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.92, 23,315.64 and 12,040.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.92, 23,315.64 and 12,040.44 is: 18,038.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.92 : 23,315.64 = 12,040.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.92/23,315.64 = 12,040.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.92x = 23,315.64 × 12,040.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.92x = 280,730,564.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,730,564.48/15,562.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,038.42

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