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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.08, 22,527.52 and 12,318.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.08, 22,527.52 and 12,318.16 is: 18,394.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.08 : 22,527.52 = 12,318.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.08/22,527.52 = 12,318.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.08x = 22,527.52 × 12,318.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.08x = 277,497,550.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,497,550.89/15,086.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,394.28

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