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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.10, 22,899.15 and 12,350.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.10, 22,899.15 and 12,350.10 is: 18,525.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.10 : 22,899.15 = 12,350.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.10/22,899.15 = 12,350.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.10x = 22,899.15 × 12,350.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.10x = 282,806,792.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,806,792.42/15,266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,525.15

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