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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.71, 20,722.05 and 12,492.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.71, 20,722.05 and 12,492.37 is: 17,240.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.71 : 20,722.05 = 12,492.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.71/20,722.05 = 12,492.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.71x = 20,722.05 × 12,492.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.71x = 258,867,515.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,867,515.76/15,014.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,240.93

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