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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,360.30, 23,018.81 and 12,226.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,360.30, 23,018.81 and 12,226.37 is: 18,322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,360.30 : 23,018.81 = 12,226.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,360.30/23,018.81 = 12,226.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,360.30x = 23,018.81 × 12,226.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,360.30x = 281,436,311.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,436,311.79/15,360.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,322.32

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