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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,204.91, 22,807.37 and 12,146.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,204.91, 22,807.37 and 12,146.35 is: 18,219.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,204.91 : 22,807.37 = 12,146.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,204.91/22,807.37 = 12,146.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,204.91x = 22,807.37 × 12,146.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,204.91x = 277,026,298.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,026,298.60/15,204.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,219.53

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