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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,172.04, 22,767.18 and 12,062.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,172.04, 22,767.18 and 12,062.86 is: 18,101.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,172.04 : 22,767.18 = 12,062.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,172.04/22,767.18 = 12,062.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,172.04x = 22,767.18 × 12,062.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,172.04x = 274,637,202.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,637,202.78/15,172.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,101.53

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