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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.60, 22,512.90 and 12,092.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.60, 22,512.90 and 12,092.60 is: 18,138.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.60 : 22,512.90 = 12,092.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.60/22,512.90 = 12,092.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.60x = 22,512.90 × 12,092.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.60x = 272,239,494.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,239,494.54/15,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,138.90

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