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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,948.96, 23,902.38 and 12,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,948.96, 23,902.38 and 12,237 is: 18,339.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,948.96 : 23,902.38 = 12,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,948.96/23,902.38 = 12,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,948.96x = 23,902.38 × 12,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,948.96x = 292,493,424.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,493,424.06/15,948.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,339.34

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