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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.09, 22,540.28 and 12,246.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.09, 22,540.28 and 12,246.19 is: 18,384.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.09 : 22,540.28 = 12,246.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.09/22,540.28 = 12,246.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.09x = 22,540.28 × 12,246.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.09x = 276,032,433.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,032,433.95/15,014.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,384.89

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