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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,974.72, 23,910.24 and 12,052.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,974.72, 23,910.24 and 12,052.16 is: 18,039.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,974.72 : 23,910.24 = 12,052.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,974.72/23,910.24 = 12,052.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,974.72x = 23,910.24 × 12,052.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,974.72x = 288,170,038.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,170,038.12/15,974.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,039.13

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