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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.49, 22,794.74 and 12,593.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.49, 22,794.74 and 12,593.96 is: 18,890.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.49 : 22,794.74 = 12,593.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.49/22,794.74 = 12,593.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.49x = 22,794.74 × 12,593.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.49x = 287,075,866.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,075,866.83/15,196.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,890.94

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