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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,016.66, 22,481.16 and 12,064.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,016.66, 22,481.16 and 12,064.18 is: 18,061.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,016.66 : 22,481.16 = 12,064.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,016.66/22,481.16 = 12,064.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,016.66x = 22,481.16 × 12,064.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,016.66x = 271,216,760.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,216,760.85/15,016.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,061.06

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