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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,997.57, 24,017.18 and 12,302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,997.57, 24,017.18 and 12,302.40 is: 18,469.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,997.57 : 24,017.18 = 12,302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,997.57/24,017.18 = 12,302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,997.57x = 24,017.18 × 12,302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,997.57x = 295,468,955.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,468,955.23/15,997.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,469.61

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