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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,923.20, 23,909.10 and 12,229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,923.20, 23,909.10 and 12,229.60 is: 18,363.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,923.20 : 23,909.10 = 12,229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,923.20/23,909.10 = 12,229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,923.20x = 23,909.10 × 12,229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,923.20x = 292,398,729.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,398,729.36/15,923.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,363.06

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