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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,208.56, 22,842.24 and 12,612.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,208.56, 22,842.24 and 12,612.24 is: 18,942.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,208.56 : 22,842.24 = 12,612.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,208.56/22,842.24 = 12,612.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,208.56x = 22,842.24 × 12,612.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,208.56x = 288,091,813.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,091,813.02/15,208.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,942.74

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