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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.40, 22,853.10 and 12,501.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.40, 22,853.10 and 12,501.65 is: 18,752.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.40 : 22,853.10 = 12,501.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.40/22,853.10 = 12,501.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.40x = 22,853.10 × 12,501.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.40x = 285,701,457.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,701,457.62/15,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,752.48

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