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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.16, 22,794.24 and 12,137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.16, 22,794.24 and 12,137.60 is: 18,206.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.16 : 22,794.24 = 12,137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.16/22,794.24 = 12,137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.16x = 22,794.24 × 12,137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.16x = 276,667,367.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,667,367.42/15,196.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,206.40

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