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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.40, 22,550.52 and 12,602.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.40, 22,550.52 and 12,602.96 is: 18,880.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.40 : 22,550.52 = 12,602.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.40/22,550.52 = 12,602.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.40x = 22,550.52 × 12,602.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.40x = 284,203,301.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,203,301.54/15,052.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,880.93

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