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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,289.63, 22,934.46 and 12,314.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,289.63, 22,934.46 and 12,314.13 is: 18,471.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,289.63 : 22,934.46 = 12,314.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,289.63/22,934.46 = 12,314.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,289.63x = 22,934.46 × 12,314.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,289.63x = 282,417,921.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,417,921.92/15,289.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,471.21

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