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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,602.01, 23,367.97 and 12,067.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,602.01, 23,367.97 and 12,067.17 is: 18,073.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,602.01 : 23,367.97 = 12,067.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,602.01/23,367.97 = 12,067.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,602.01x = 23,367.97 × 12,067.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,602.01x = 281,985,266.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,985,266.54/15,602.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,073.65

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