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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,221.62, 22,800.55 and 12,243.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,221.62, 22,800.55 and 12,243.98 is: 18,340.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,221.62 : 22,800.55 = 12,243.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,221.62/22,800.55 = 12,243.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,221.62x = 22,800.55 × 12,243.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,221.62x = 279,169,478.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,169,478.19/15,221.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,340.33

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