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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,911.40, 23,867.10 and 12,232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,911.40, 23,867.10 and 12,232.20 is: 18,348.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,911.40 : 23,867.10 = 12,232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,911.40/23,867.10 = 12,232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,911.40x = 23,867.10 × 12,232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,911.40x = 291,947,140.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,947,140.62/15,911.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,348.30

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