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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,653.24, 23,491.64 and 12,134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,653.24, 23,491.64 and 12,134.64 is: 18,211.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,653.24 : 23,491.64 = 12,134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,653.24/23,491.64 = 12,134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,653.24x = 23,491.64 × 12,134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,653.24x = 285,062,594.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,062,594.41/15,653.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,211.09

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