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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,096.30, 22,644.38 and 12,854.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,096.30, 22,644.38 and 12,854.25 is: 19,281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,096.30 : 22,644.38 = 12,854.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,096.30/22,644.38 = 12,854.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,096.30x = 22,644.38 × 12,854.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,096.30x = 291,076,638.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,076,638.67/15,096.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,281.32

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