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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,012.23, 22,537.47 and 12,244.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,012.23, 22,537.47 and 12,244.29 is: 18,382.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012.23 : 22,537.47 = 12,244.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012.23/22,537.47 = 12,244.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012.23x = 22,537.47 × 12,244.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012.23x = 275,955,318.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,955,318.55/15,012.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,382.04

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