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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,015.66, 22,479.66 and 12,063.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,015.66, 22,479.66 and 12,063.18 is: 18,059.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,015.66 : 22,479.66 = 12,063.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,015.66/22,479.66 = 12,063.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,015.66x = 22,479.66 × 12,063.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,015.66x = 271,176,184.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,176,184.92/15,015.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,059.56

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