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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,746.36, 23,546.58 and 12,196.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,746.36, 23,546.58 and 12,196.13 is: 18,237.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,746.36 : 23,546.58 = 12,196.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,746.36/23,546.58 = 12,196.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,746.36x = 23,546.58 × 12,196.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,746.36x = 287,177,033.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,177,033.00/15,746.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,237.68

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