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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,202.86, 22,772.50 and 12,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,202.86, 22,772.50 and 12,225.20 is: 18,312.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,202.86 : 22,772.50 = 12,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,202.86/22,772.50 = 12,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,202.86x = 22,772.50 × 12,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,202.86x = 278,398,393.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,398,393.37/15,202.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,312.24

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