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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.80, 22,489.80 and 12,422.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.80, 22,489.80 and 12,422.80 is: 18,607.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.80 : 22,489.80 = 12,422.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.80/22,489.80 = 12,422.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.80x = 22,489.80 × 12,422.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.80x = 279,386,287.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,386,287.44/15,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,607.39

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