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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.48, 22,540.85 and 12,246.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.48, 22,540.85 and 12,246.54 is: 18,385.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.48 : 22,540.85 = 12,246.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.48/22,540.85 = 12,246.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.48x = 22,540.85 × 12,246.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.48x = 276,047,421.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,047,421.16/15,014.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,385.41

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