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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,582.70, 23,325.45 and 12,277.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,582.70, 23,325.45 and 12,277.90 is: 18,378.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,582.70 : 23,325.45 = 12,277.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,582.70/23,325.45 = 12,277.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,582.70x = 23,325.45 × 12,277.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,582.70x = 286,387,542.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,387,542.56/15,582.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,378.56

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