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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,597.44, 23,374.04 and 12,071.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,597.44, 23,374.04 and 12,071.03 is: 18,089.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,597.44 : 23,374.04 = 12,071.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,597.44/23,374.04 = 12,071.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,597.44x = 23,374.04 × 12,071.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,597.44x = 282,148,736.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,148,736.14/15,597.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,089.43

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