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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,197.49, 22,796.24 and 12,594.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,197.49, 22,796.24 and 12,594.96 is: 18,892.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,197.49 : 22,796.24 = 12,594.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,197.49/22,796.24 = 12,594.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,197.49x = 22,796.24 × 12,594.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,197.49x = 287,117,730.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,117,730.95/15,197.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,892.44

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