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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,241.86, 22,805.61 and 12,610.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,241.86, 22,805.61 and 12,610.62 is: 18,868.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,241.86 : 22,805.61 = 12,610.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,241.86/22,805.61 = 12,610.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,241.86x = 22,805.61 × 12,610.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,241.86x = 287,592,881.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,592,881.58/15,241.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,868.62

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