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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.56, 22,594.32 and 12,868.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.56, 22,594.32 and 12,868.56 is: 19,312.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.56 : 22,594.32 = 12,868.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.56/22,594.32 = 12,868.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.56x = 22,594.32 × 12,868.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.56x = 290,756,362.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,756,362.58/15,055.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,312.23

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