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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,302.80, 22,932.64 and 12,168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,302.80, 22,932.64 and 12,168.90 is: 18,236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,302.80 : 22,932.64 = 12,168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,302.80/22,932.64 = 12,168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,302.80x = 22,932.64 × 12,168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,302.80x = 279,064,857.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,064,857.81/15,302.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,236.20

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