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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,563.92, 23,317.14 and 12,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,563.92, 23,317.14 and 12,041.44 is: 18,039.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,563.92 : 23,317.14 = 12,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,563.92/23,317.14 = 12,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,563.92x = 23,317.14 × 12,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,563.92x = 280,771,942.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,771,942.28/15,563.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,039.92

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