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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,941.14, 23,880.56 and 12,225.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,941.14, 23,880.56 and 12,225.23 is: 18,313.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,941.14 : 23,880.56 = 12,225.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,941.14/23,880.56 = 12,225.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,941.14x = 23,880.56 × 12,225.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,941.14x = 291,945,247.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,945,247.55/15,941.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,313.95

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