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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,241.68, 22,822.47 and 12,264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,241.68, 22,822.47 and 12,264.30 is: 18,364.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,241.68 : 22,822.47 = 12,264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,241.68/22,822.47 = 12,264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,241.68x = 22,822.47 × 12,264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,241.68x = 279,901,618.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,901,618.82/15,241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,364.22

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