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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.73, 22,527.23 and 12,693.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.73, 22,527.23 and 12,693.08 is: 19,059.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.73 : 22,527.23 = 12,693.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.73/22,527.23 = 12,693.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.73x = 22,527.23 × 12,693.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.73x = 285,939,925.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,939,925.42/15,002.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,059.19

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