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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.50, 22,575.88 and 12,532.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.50, 22,575.88 and 12,532.12 is: 18,819.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.50 : 22,575.88 = 12,532.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.50/22,575.88 = 12,532.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.50x = 22,575.88 × 12,532.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.50x = 282,923,596.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,923,596.49/15,033.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,819.54

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