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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.83, 24,010.03 and 12,297.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.83, 24,010.03 and 12,297.65 is: 18,462.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.83 : 24,010.03 = 12,297.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.83/24,010.03 = 12,297.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.83x = 24,010.03 × 12,297.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.83x = 295,267,077.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,267,077.51/15,992.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,462.47

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