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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.57, 24,015.68 and 12,301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.57, 24,015.68 and 12,301.40 is: 18,468.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.57 : 24,015.68 = 12,301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.57/24,015.68 = 12,301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.57x = 24,015.68 × 12,301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.57x = 295,426,304.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,426,304.37/15,996.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,468.10

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