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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.80, 23,979.51 and 12,037.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.80, 23,979.51 and 12,037.33 is: 18,041.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.80 : 23,979.51 = 12,037.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.80/23,979.51 = 12,037.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.80x = 23,979.51 × 12,037.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.80x = 288,649,275.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,649,275.11/15,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,041.93

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