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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,577.06, 23,390.22 and 12,304.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,577.06, 23,390.22 and 12,304.76 is: 18,476.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,577.06 : 23,390.22 = 12,304.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,577.06/23,390.22 = 12,304.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,577.06x = 23,390.22 × 12,304.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,577.06x = 287,811,034.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,811,034.99/15,577.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,476.60

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