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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,176.04, 22,724.18 and 12,198.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,176.04, 22,724.18 and 12,198.68 is: 18,265.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,176.04 : 22,724.18 = 12,198.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,176.04/22,724.18 = 12,198.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,176.04x = 22,724.18 × 12,198.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,176.04x = 277,204,825.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,204,825.47/15,176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,265.95

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