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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,902.40, 23,853.60 and 12,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,902.40, 23,853.60 and 12,223.20 is: 18,334.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,902.40 : 23,853.60 = 12,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,902.40/23,853.60 = 12,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,902.40x = 23,853.60 × 12,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,902.40x = 291,567,323.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,567,323.52/15,902.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,334.80

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