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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,275.52, 22,924.80 and 12,234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,275.52, 22,924.80 and 12,234.24 is: 18,360.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,275.52 : 22,924.80 = 12,234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,275.52/22,924.80 = 12,234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,275.52x = 22,924.80 × 12,234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,275.52x = 280,467,505.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,467,505.15/15,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,360.59

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