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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,292.60, 22,933.30 and 12,012.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,292.60, 22,933.30 and 12,012.08 is: 18,013.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,292.60 : 22,933.30 = 12,012.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,292.60/22,933.30 = 12,012.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,292.60x = 22,933.30 × 12,012.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,292.60x = 275,476,634.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,476,634.26/15,292.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,013.72

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