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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,107.38, 22,562.28 and 12,862.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,107.38, 22,562.28 and 12,862.28 is: 19,209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,107.38 : 22,562.28 = 12,862.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,107.38/22,562.28 = 12,862.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,107.38x = 22,562.28 × 12,862.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,107.38x = 290,202,419.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,202,419.20/15,107.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,209.32

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