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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,599.52, 23,417.28 and 12,323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,599.52, 23,417.28 and 12,323.52 is: 18,499.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,599.52 : 23,417.28 = 12,323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,599.52/23,417.28 = 12,323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,599.52x = 23,417.28 × 12,323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,599.52x = 288,583,318.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,583,318.43/15,599.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,499.50

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