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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,017.96, 22,546.08 and 12,250.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,017.96, 22,546.08 and 12,250.04 is: 18,390.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,017.96 : 22,546.08 = 12,250.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,017.96/22,546.08 = 12,250.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,017.96x = 22,546.08 × 12,250.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,017.96x = 276,190,381.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,190,381.84/15,017.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,390.67

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