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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,584.92, 23,377.38 and 12,082.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,584.92, 23,377.38 and 12,082.07 is: 18,123.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,584.92 : 23,377.38 = 12,082.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,584.92/23,377.38 = 12,082.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,584.92x = 23,377.38 × 12,082.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,584.92x = 282,447,154.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,447,154.71/15,584.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,123.11

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