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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,773.08, 23,620.68 and 12,233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,773.08, 23,620.68 and 12,233.62 is: 18,320.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,773.08 : 23,620.68 = 12,233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,773.08/23,620.68 = 12,233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,773.08x = 23,620.68 × 12,233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,773.08x = 288,966,370.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,966,370.64/15,773.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,320.22

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