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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,054.68, 22,598.10 and 12,742.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,054.68, 22,598.10 and 12,742.92 is: 19,127.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,054.68 : 22,598.10 = 12,742.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,054.68/22,598.10 = 12,742.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,054.68x = 22,598.10 × 12,742.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,054.68x = 287,965,780.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,965,780.45/15,054.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,127.99

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