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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,293.44, 22,914.24 and 12,183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,293.44, 22,914.24 and 12,183.04 is: 18,253.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,293.44 : 22,914.24 = 12,183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,293.44/22,914.24 = 12,183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,293.44x = 22,914.24 × 12,183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,293.44x = 279,165,102.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,165,102.49/15,293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,253.91

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