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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,166.20, 22,749.30 and 12,574.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,166.20, 22,749.30 and 12,574.20 is: 18,861.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,166.20 : 22,749.30 = 12,574.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,166.20/22,749.30 = 12,574.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,166.20x = 22,749.30 × 12,574.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,166.20x = 286,054,248.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,054,248.06/15,166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,861.30

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