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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,228.26, 22,875.39 and 12,893.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,228.26, 22,875.39 and 12,893.03 is: 19,367.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,228.26 : 22,875.39 = 12,893.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,228.26/22,875.39 = 12,893.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,228.26x = 22,875.39 × 12,893.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,228.26x = 294,932,975.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,932,975.15/15,228.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,367.48

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