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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,126.84, 22,661.10 and 12,356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,126.84, 22,661.10 and 12,356.64 is: 18,511.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,126.84 : 22,661.10 = 12,356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,126.84/22,661.10 = 12,356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,126.84x = 22,661.10 × 12,356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,126.84x = 280,015,054.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,015,054.70/15,126.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,511.14

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