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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,286.54, 22,826.28 and 12,131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,286.54, 22,826.28 and 12,131.12 is: 18,114.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,286.54 : 22,826.28 = 12,131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,286.54/22,826.28 = 12,131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,286.54x = 22,826.28 × 12,131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,286.54x = 276,908,341.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,908,341.83/15,286.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,114.52

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