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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,604.44, 23,384.53 and 12,078.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,604.44, 23,384.53 and 12,078.04 is: 18,099.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,604.44 : 23,384.53 = 12,078.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,604.44/23,384.53 = 12,078.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,604.44x = 23,384.53 × 12,078.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,604.44x = 282,439,288.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,439,288.72/15,604.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,099.93

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