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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,203.36, 22,773.25 and 12,225.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,203.36, 22,773.25 and 12,225.69 is: 18,312.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,203.36 : 22,773.25 = 12,225.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,203.36/22,773.25 = 12,225.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,203.36x = 22,773.25 × 12,225.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,203.36x = 278,418,795.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,418,795.47/15,203.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,312.98

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