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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,201.62, 22,767.80 and 12,424.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,201.62, 22,767.80 and 12,424.14 is: 18,607.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,201.62 : 22,767.80 = 12,424.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,201.62/22,767.80 = 12,424.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,201.62x = 22,767.80 × 12,424.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,201.62x = 282,870,334.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,870,334.69/15,201.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,607.91

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