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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,012.73, 22,538.22 and 12,244.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,012.73, 22,538.22 and 12,244.79 is: 18,382.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012.73 : 22,538.22 = 12,244.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012.73/22,538.22 = 12,244.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012.73x = 22,538.22 × 12,244.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012.73x = 275,975,770.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,975,770.87/15,012.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,382.79

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