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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,184.59, 22,776.67 and 12,582.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,184.59, 22,776.67 and 12,582.06 is: 18,872.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,184.59 : 22,776.67 = 12,582.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,184.59/22,776.67 = 12,582.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,184.59x = 22,776.67 × 12,582.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,184.59x = 286,577,428.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,577,428.54/15,184.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,872.91

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