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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,152.52, 22,697.80 and 12,351.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,152.52, 22,697.80 and 12,351.34 is: 18,501.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,152.52 : 22,697.80 = 12,351.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,152.52/22,697.80 = 12,351.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,152.52x = 22,697.80 × 12,351.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,152.52x = 280,348,183.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,348,183.30/15,152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,501.75

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