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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,171.84, 22,766.40 and 12,113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,171.84, 22,766.40 and 12,113.28 is: 18,176.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,171.84 : 22,766.40 = 12,113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,171.84/22,766.40 = 12,113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,171.84x = 22,766.40 × 12,113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,171.84x = 275,775,777.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,775,777.79/15,171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,176.82

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