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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,567.48, 23,351.40 and 12,297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,567.48, 23,351.40 and 12,297.96 is: 18,447.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,567.48 : 23,351.40 = 12,297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,567.48/23,351.40 = 12,297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,567.48x = 23,351.40 × 12,297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,567.48x = 287,174,583.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,174,583.14/15,567.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,447.08

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