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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,091.81, 22,661.40 and 12,782.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,091.81, 22,661.40 and 12,782.09 is: 19,193.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,091.81 : 22,661.40 = 12,782.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,091.81/22,661.40 = 12,782.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,091.81x = 22,661.40 × 12,782.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,091.81x = 289,660,054.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,660,054.33/15,091.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,193.20

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