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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.70, 22,476.03 and 12,034.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.70, 22,476.03 and 12,034.81 is: 18,024.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.70 : 22,476.03 = 12,034.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.70/22,476.03 = 12,034.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.70x = 22,476.03 × 12,034.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.70x = 270,494,750.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,494,750.60/15,006.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,024.93

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