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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,207.80, 22,823.28 and 12,253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,207.80, 22,823.28 and 12,253.46 is: 18,389.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,207.80 : 22,823.28 = 12,253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,207.80/22,823.28 = 12,253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,207.80x = 22,823.28 × 12,253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,207.80x = 279,664,148.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,664,148.55/15,207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,389.52

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