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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,151.28, 22,696.68 and 12,036.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,151.28, 22,696.68 and 12,036.56 is: 18,030.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,151.28 : 22,696.68 = 12,036.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,151.28/22,696.68 = 12,036.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,151.28x = 22,696.68 × 12,036.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,151.28x = 273,189,950.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,189,950.62/15,151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,030.82

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