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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,281.40, 22,922.10 and 15,184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,281.40, 22,922.10 and 15,184.20 is: 22,776.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,281.40 : 22,922.10 = 15,184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,281.40/22,922.10 = 15,184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,281.40x = 22,922.10 × 15,184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,281.40x = 348,053,750.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,053,750.82/15,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,776.30

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