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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,303.67, 22,933.95 and 12,169.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,303.67, 22,933.95 and 12,169.77 is: 18,237.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,303.67 : 22,933.95 = 12,169.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,303.67/22,933.95 = 12,169.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,303.67x = 22,933.95 × 12,169.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,303.67x = 279,100,896.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,100,896.69/15,303.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,237.51

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