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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.56, 23,407.44 and 12,308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.56, 23,407.44 and 12,308.16 is: 18,476.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.56 : 23,407.44 = 12,308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.56/23,407.44 = 12,308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.56x = 23,407.44 × 12,308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.56x = 288,102,516.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,102,516.71/15,592.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,476.92

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