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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.48, 23,347.92 and 12,458.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.48, 23,347.92 and 12,458.08 is: 18,654.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.48 : 23,347.92 = 12,458.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.48/23,347.92 = 12,458.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.48x = 23,347.92 × 12,458.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.48x = 290,870,255.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,870,255.19/15,592.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,654.52

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