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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,076.18, 22,587.54 and 12,862.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,076.18, 22,587.54 and 12,862.48 is: 19,270.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,076.18 : 22,587.54 = 12,862.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,076.18/22,587.54 = 12,862.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,076.18x = 22,587.54 × 12,862.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,076.18x = 290,531,781.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,531,781.50/15,076.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,270.91

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