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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,051.60, 22,577.40 and 12,281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,051.60, 22,577.40 and 12,281.40 is: 18,422.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,051.60 : 22,577.40 = 12,281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,051.60/22,577.40 = 12,281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,051.60x = 22,577.40 × 12,281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,051.60x = 277,282,080.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,282,080.36/15,051.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,422.10

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