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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,908.40, 23,862.60 and 12,229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,908.40, 23,862.60 and 12,229.20 is: 18,343.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,908.40 : 23,862.60 = 12,229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,908.40/23,862.60 = 12,229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,908.40x = 23,862.60 × 12,229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,908.40x = 291,820,507.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,820,507.92/15,908.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,343.80

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