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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,084.74, 22,525.52 and 12,316.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,084.74, 22,525.52 and 12,316.82 is: 18,392.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,084.74 : 22,525.52 = 12,316.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,084.74/22,525.52 = 12,316.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,084.74x = 22,525.52 × 12,316.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,084.74x = 277,442,775.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,442,775.25/15,084.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,392.28

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