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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,119.36, 22,679.49 and 12,507.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,119.36, 22,679.49 and 12,507.26 is: 18,761.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,119.36 : 22,679.49 = 12,507.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,119.36/22,679.49 = 12,507.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,119.36x = 22,679.49 × 12,507.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,119.36x = 283,658,102.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,658,102.16/15,119.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,761.26

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