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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,250.95, 22,842.41 and 12,918.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,250.95, 22,842.41 and 12,918.15 is: 19,348.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,250.95 : 22,842.41 = 12,918.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,250.95/22,842.41 = 12,918.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,250.95x = 22,842.41 × 12,918.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,250.95x = 295,081,614.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,081,614.15/15,250.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,348.41

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