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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,222.24, 18,322.32 and 10,155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,222.24, 18,322.32 and 10,155.60 is: 15,224.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,222.24 : 18,322.32 = 10,155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,222.24/18,322.32 = 10,155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,222.24x = 18,322.32 × 10,155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,222.24x = 186,074,152.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,074,152.99/12,222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,224.23

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