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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,152.84, 22,700.10 and 12,382.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,152.84, 22,700.10 and 12,382.64 is: 18,550.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,152.84 : 22,700.10 = 12,382.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,152.84/22,700.10 = 12,382.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,152.84x = 22,700.10 × 12,382.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,152.84x = 281,087,166.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,087,166.26/15,152.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,550.13

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