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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,166.77, 22,736.30 and 12,841.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,166.77, 22,736.30 and 12,841.76 is: 19,250.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,166.77 : 22,736.30 = 12,841.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,166.77/22,736.30 = 12,841.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,166.77x = 22,736.30 × 12,841.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,166.77x = 291,973,930.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,973,930.00/15,166.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,250.90

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