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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,225.68, 22,786.60 and 12,763.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,225.68, 22,786.60 and 12,763.28 is: 19,101.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,225.68 : 22,786.60 = 12,763.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,225.68/22,786.60 = 12,763.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,225.68x = 22,786.60 × 12,763.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,225.68x = 290,831,756.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,831,756.05/15,225.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,101.40

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