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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,232.91, 22,793.96 and 12,575.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,232.91, 22,793.96 and 12,575.70 is: 18,817.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,232.91 : 22,793.96 = 12,575.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,232.91/22,793.96 = 12,575.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,232.91x = 22,793.96 × 12,575.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,232.91x = 286,649,939.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,649,939.89/15,232.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,817.81

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