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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.57, 22,600.22 and 12,623.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.57, 22,600.22 and 12,623.85 is: 18,939.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.57 : 22,600.22 = 12,623.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.57/22,600.22 = 12,623.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.57x = 22,600.22 × 12,623.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.57x = 285,301,724.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,301,724.13/15,063.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,939.85

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