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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,318.52, 22,989.30 and 12,277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,318.52, 22,989.30 and 12,277.24 is: 18,425.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,318.52 : 22,989.30 = 12,277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,318.52/22,989.30 = 12,277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,318.52x = 22,989.30 × 12,277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,318.52x = 282,245,153.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,245,153.53/15,318.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,425.09

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