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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,215.69, 22,786.27 and 12,566.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,215.69, 22,786.27 and 12,566.99 is: 18,819.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,215.69 : 22,786.27 = 12,566.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,215.69/22,786.27 = 12,566.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,215.69x = 22,786.27 × 12,566.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,215.69x = 286,354,852.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,354,852.78/15,215.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,819.71

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