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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,705.48, 19,073.34 and 7,515

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,705.48, 19,073.34 and 7,515 is: 11,281.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,705.48 : 19,073.34 = 7,515 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,705.48/19,073.34 = 7,515/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,705.48x = 19,073.34 × 7,515
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,705.48x = 143,336,150.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,336,150.10/12,705.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,281.44

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