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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,754.64, 23,631.96 and 12,080.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,754.64, 23,631.96 and 12,080.48 is: 18,120.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,754.64 : 23,631.96 = 12,080.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,754.64/23,631.96 = 12,080.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,754.64x = 23,631.96 × 12,080.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,754.64x = 285,485,420.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,485,420.14/15,754.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,120.72

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