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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,260.94, 22,995.40 and 12,548.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,260.94, 22,995.40 and 12,548.38 is: 18,908.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,260.94 : 22,995.40 = 12,548.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,260.94/22,995.40 = 12,548.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,260.94x = 22,995.40 × 12,548.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,260.94x = 288,554,839.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,554,839.73/15,260.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,908.06

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