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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.47, 22,454.26 and 12,349.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.47, 22,454.26 and 12,349.26 is: 18,478.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.47 : 22,454.26 = 12,349.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.47/22,454.26 = 12,349.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.47x = 22,454.26 × 12,349.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.47x = 277,293,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,293,533.44/15,006.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,478.27

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