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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,859.36, 23,758.32 and 12,203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,859.36, 23,758.32 and 12,203.68 is: 18,281.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,859.36 : 23,758.32 = 12,203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,859.36/23,758.32 = 12,203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,859.36x = 23,758.32 × 12,203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,859.36x = 289,938,934.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,938,934.62/15,859.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,281.88

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