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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,692.08, 23,508.44 and 12,164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,692.08, 23,508.44 and 12,164.80 is: 18,224.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,692.08 : 23,508.44 = 12,164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,692.08/23,508.44 = 12,164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,692.08x = 23,508.44 × 12,164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,692.08x = 285,975,470.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,975,470.91/15,692.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,224.19

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