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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,064.57, 22,601.72 and 12,624.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,064.57, 22,601.72 and 12,624.85 is: 18,941.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,064.57 : 22,601.72 = 12,624.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,064.57/22,601.72 = 12,624.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,064.57x = 22,601.72 × 12,624.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,064.57x = 285,343,324.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,343,324.74/15,064.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,941.35

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