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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,302.67, 22,932.45 and 12,168.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,302.67, 22,932.45 and 12,168.77 is: 18,236.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,302.67 : 22,932.45 = 12,168.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,302.67/22,932.45 = 12,168.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,302.67x = 22,932.45 × 12,168.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,302.67x = 279,059,680.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,059,680.92/15,302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,236.01

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