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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,005.70, 22,474.53 and 12,033.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,005.70, 22,474.53 and 12,033.81 is: 18,023.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,005.70 : 22,474.53 = 12,033.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,005.70/22,474.53 = 12,033.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,005.70x = 22,474.53 × 12,033.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,005.70x = 270,454,223.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,454,223.86/15,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,023.43

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