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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,317.26, 22,872.13 and 12,161.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,317.26, 22,872.13 and 12,161.86 is: 18,160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,317.26 : 22,872.13 = 12,161.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,317.26/22,872.13 = 12,161.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,317.26x = 22,872.13 × 12,161.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,317.26x = 278,167,482.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,167,482.99/15,317.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,160.40

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