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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,573.70, 23,311.95 and 12,268.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,573.70, 23,311.95 and 12,268.90 is: 18,365.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,573.70 : 23,311.95 = 12,268.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,573.70/23,311.95 = 12,268.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,573.70x = 23,311.95 × 12,268.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,573.70x = 286,011,983.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,011,983.36/15,573.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,365.06

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