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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,126.07, 22,587.14 and 12,358.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,126.07, 22,587.14 and 12,358.21 is: 18,454.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,126.07 : 22,587.14 = 12,358.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,126.07/22,587.14 = 12,358.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,126.07x = 22,587.14 × 12,358.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,126.07x = 279,136,619.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,136,619.42/15,126.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,454.01

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