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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,097.02, 22,543.86 and 12,329.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,097.02, 22,543.86 and 12,329.18 is: 18,410.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,097.02 : 22,543.86 = 12,329.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,097.02/22,543.86 = 12,329.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,097.02x = 22,543.86 × 12,329.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,097.02x = 277,947,291.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,947,291.21/15,097.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,410.74

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