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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,075.18, 22,586.04 and 12,861.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,075.18, 22,586.04 and 12,861.48 is: 19,269.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,075.18 : 22,586.04 = 12,861.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,075.18/22,586.04 = 12,861.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,075.18x = 22,586.04 × 12,861.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,075.18x = 290,489,901.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,489,901.74/15,075.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,269.42

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