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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,672.29, 23,508.58 and 12,548.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,672.29, 23,508.58 and 12,548.22 is: 18,822.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,672.29 : 23,508.58 = 12,548.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,672.29/23,508.58 = 12,548.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,672.29x = 23,508.58 × 12,548.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,672.29x = 294,990,737.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,990,737.73/15,672.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,822.45

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