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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,093.21, 22,597.43 and 12,265.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,093.21, 22,597.43 and 12,265.23 is: 18,363.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,093.21 : 22,597.43 = 12,265.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,093.21/22,597.43 = 12,265.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,093.21x = 22,597.43 × 12,265.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,093.21x = 277,162,615.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,162,615.03/15,093.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,363.40

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