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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.60, 22,509.90 and 12,090.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.60, 22,509.90 and 12,090.60 is: 18,135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.60 : 22,509.90 = 12,090.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.60/22,509.90 = 12,090.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.60x = 22,509.90 × 12,090.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.60x = 272,158,196.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,158,196.94/15,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,135.90

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