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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,169.28, 22,740.04 and 12,844.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,169.28, 22,740.04 and 12,844.24 is: 19,254.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,169.28 : 22,740.04 = 12,844.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,169.28/22,740.04 = 12,844.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,169.28x = 22,740.04 × 12,844.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,169.28x = 292,078,531.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,078,531.37/15,169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,254.61

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