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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,599.94, 23,377.78 and 12,073.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,599.94, 23,377.78 and 12,073.54 is: 18,093.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,599.94 : 23,377.78 = 12,073.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,599.94/23,377.78 = 12,073.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,599.94x = 23,377.78 × 12,073.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,599.94x = 282,252,561.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,252,561.94/15,599.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,093.18

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