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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.10, 22,582.52 and 12,836.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.10, 22,582.52 and 12,836.30 is: 19,236.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.10 : 22,582.52 = 12,836.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.10/22,582.52 = 12,836.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.10x = 22,582.52 × 12,836.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.10x = 289,876,001.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,876,001.48/15,069.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,236.45

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