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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,262.75, 22,998.13 and 12,550.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,262.75, 22,998.13 and 12,550.19 is: 18,910.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,262.75 : 22,998.13 = 12,550.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,262.75/22,998.13 = 12,550.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,262.75x = 22,998.13 × 12,550.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,262.75x = 288,630,901.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,630,901.14/15,262.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,910.81

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