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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,206.10, 22,808.91 and 12,603.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,206.10, 22,808.91 and 12,603.54 is: 18,905.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,206.10 : 22,808.91 = 12,603.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,206.10/22,808.91 = 12,603.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,206.10x = 22,808.91 × 12,603.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,206.10x = 287,473,009.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,473,009.54/15,206.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,905.11

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