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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,634.88, 23,452.28 and 12,082.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,634.88, 23,452.28 and 12,082.17 is: 18,123.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,634.88 : 23,452.28 = 12,082.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,634.88/23,452.28 = 12,082.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,634.88x = 23,452.28 × 12,082.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,634.88x = 283,354,506.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,354,506.69/15,634.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,123.23

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