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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,923.40, 23,885.10 and 12,244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,923.40, 23,885.10 and 12,244.20 is: 18,366.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,923.40 : 23,885.10 = 12,244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,923.40/23,885.10 = 12,244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,923.40x = 23,885.10 × 12,244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,923.40x = 292,453,941.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,453,941.42/15,923.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,366.30

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