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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,301.83, 22,931.21 and 12,167.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,301.83, 22,931.21 and 12,167.93 is: 18,234.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,301.83 : 22,931.21 = 12,167.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,301.83/22,931.21 = 12,167.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,301.83x = 22,931.21 × 12,167.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,301.83x = 279,025,182.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,025,182.60/15,301.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,234.76

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