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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,286.20, 22,981.14 and 12,205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,286.20, 22,981.14 and 12,205.56 is: 18,349.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,286.20 : 22,981.14 = 12,205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,286.20/22,981.14 = 12,205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,286.20x = 22,981.14 × 12,205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,286.20x = 280,497,683.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,497,683.14/15,286.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,349.73

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