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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,889.32, 23,762.38 and 12,142.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,889.32, 23,762.38 and 12,142.20 is: 18,158.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,889.32 : 23,762.38 = 12,142.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,889.32/23,762.38 = 12,142.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,889.32x = 23,762.38 × 12,142.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,889.32x = 288,527,570.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,527,570.44/15,889.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,158.59

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