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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,292.44, 22,912.74 and 12,182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,292.44, 22,912.74 and 12,182.04 is: 18,252.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,292.44 : 22,912.74 = 12,182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,292.44/22,912.74 = 12,182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,292.44x = 22,912.74 × 12,182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,292.44x = 279,123,915.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,123,915.19/15,292.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,252.41

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