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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,005.40, 22,508.10 and 12,089.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,005.40, 22,508.10 and 12,089.40 is: 18,134.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,005.40 : 22,508.10 = 12,089.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,005.40/22,508.10 = 12,089.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,005.40x = 22,508.10 × 12,089.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,005.40x = 272,109,424.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,109,424.14/15,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,134.10

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