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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,747.36, 23,548.08 and 12,197.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,747.36, 23,548.08 and 12,197.13 is: 18,239.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,747.36 : 23,548.08 = 12,197.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,747.36/23,548.08 = 12,197.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,747.36x = 23,548.08 × 12,197.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,747.36x = 287,218,993.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,218,993.01/15,747.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,239.18

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