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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,132.84, 22,670.10 and 12,362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,132.84, 22,670.10 and 12,362.64 is: 18,520.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,132.84 : 22,670.10 = 12,362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,132.84/22,670.10 = 12,362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,132.84x = 22,670.10 × 12,362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,132.84x = 280,262,285.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,262,285.06/15,132.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,520.14

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