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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.01, 22,609.62 and 12,554.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.01, 22,609.62 and 12,554.64 is: 18,853.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.01 : 22,609.62 = 12,554.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.01/22,609.62 = 12,554.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.01x = 22,609.62 × 12,554.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.01x = 283,855,639.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,855,639.64/15,056.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,853.31

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