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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,092.46, 22,596.30 and 12,264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,092.46, 22,596.30 and 12,264.48 is: 18,362.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,092.46 : 22,596.30 = 12,264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,092.46/22,596.30 = 12,264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,092.46x = 22,596.30 × 12,264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,092.46x = 277,131,869.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,131,869.42/15,092.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,362.27

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