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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,304.37, 22,934.97 and 12,170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,304.37, 22,934.97 and 12,170.48 is: 18,238.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,304.37 : 22,934.97 = 12,170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,304.37/22,934.97 = 12,170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,304.37x = 22,934.97 × 12,170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,304.37x = 279,129,479.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,129,479.01/15,304.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,238.55

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