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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,051.40, 22,549.02 and 12,601.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,051.40, 22,549.02 and 12,601.96 is: 18,879.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,051.40 : 22,549.02 = 12,601.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,051.40/22,549.02 = 12,601.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,051.40x = 22,549.02 × 12,601.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,051.40x = 284,161,848.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,161,848.08/15,051.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,879.43

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