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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.12, 24,008.93 and 12,296.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.12, 24,008.93 and 12,296.93 is: 18,461.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.12 : 24,008.93 = 12,296.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.12/24,008.93 = 12,296.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.12x = 24,008.93 × 12,296.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.12x = 295,236,131.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,236,131.58/15,992.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,461.35

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