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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,091.97, 22,637.93 and 12,849.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,091.97, 22,637.93 and 12,849.94 is: 19,274.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,091.97 : 22,637.93 = 12,849.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,091.97/22,637.93 = 12,849.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,091.97x = 22,637.93 × 12,849.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,091.97x = 290,896,078.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,896,078.55/15,091.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,274.89

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