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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,001.56, 22,454.64 and 12,204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,001.56, 22,454.64 and 12,204.48 is: 18,267.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,001.56 : 22,454.64 = 12,204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,001.56/22,454.64 = 12,204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,001.56x = 22,454.64 × 12,204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,001.56x = 274,047,204.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,047,204.79/15,001.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,267.91

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