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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,091.68, 22,535.87 and 12,323.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,091.68, 22,535.87 and 12,323.75 is: 18,402.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,091.68 : 22,535.87 = 12,323.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,091.68/22,535.87 = 12,323.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,091.68x = 22,535.87 × 12,323.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,091.68x = 277,726,427.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,726,427.91/15,091.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,402.62

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