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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,124.08, 22,584.16 and 12,356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,124.08, 22,584.16 and 12,356.22 is: 18,451.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,124.08 : 22,584.16 = 12,356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,124.08/22,584.16 = 12,356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,124.08x = 22,584.16 × 12,356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,124.08x = 279,054,849.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,054,849.48/15,124.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,451.03

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