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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,230.66, 22,790.59 and 12,573.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,230.66, 22,790.59 and 12,573.45 is: 18,814.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,230.66 : 22,790.59 = 12,573.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,230.66/22,790.59 = 12,573.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,230.66x = 22,790.59 × 12,573.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,230.66x = 286,556,312.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,556,312.40/15,230.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,814.44

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