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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,232.41, 22,793.21 and 12,575.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,232.41, 22,793.21 and 12,575.20 is: 18,817.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,232.41 : 22,793.21 = 12,575.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,232.41/22,793.21 = 12,575.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,232.41x = 22,793.21 × 12,575.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,232.41x = 286,629,174.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,629,174.39/15,232.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,817.06

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