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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.10, 22,573.53 and 12,830.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.10, 22,573.53 and 12,830.30 is: 19,227.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.10 : 22,573.53 = 12,830.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.10/22,573.53 = 12,830.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.10x = 22,573.53 × 12,830.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.10x = 289,625,161.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,625,161.96/15,063.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,227.46

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