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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,211.29, 22,785.95 and 12,410.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,211.29, 22,785.95 and 12,410.11 is: 18,589.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,211.29 : 22,785.95 = 12,410.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,211.29/22,785.95 = 12,410.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,211.29x = 22,785.95 × 12,410.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,211.29x = 282,776,026.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,776,026.94/15,211.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,589.88

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