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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,095.36, 22,642.98 and 12,853.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,095.36, 22,642.98 and 12,853.32 is: 19,279.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,095.36 : 22,642.98 = 12,853.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,095.36/22,642.98 = 12,853.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,095.36x = 22,642.98 × 12,853.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,095.36x = 291,037,334.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,037,334.58/15,095.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,279.92

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