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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,151.24, 22,695.87 and 12,350.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,151.24, 22,695.87 and 12,350.06 is: 18,499.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,151.24 : 22,695.87 = 12,350.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,151.24/22,695.87 = 12,350.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,151.24x = 22,695.87 × 12,350.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,151.24x = 280,295,273.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,295,273.65/15,151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,499.83

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