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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,776.08, 23,625.18 and 12,236.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,776.08, 23,625.18 and 12,236.62 is: 18,324.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,776.08 : 23,625.18 = 12,236.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,776.08/23,625.18 = 12,236.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,776.08x = 23,625.18 × 12,236.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,776.08x = 289,092,350.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,092,350.09/15,776.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,324.73

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