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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,018.62, 22,547.03 and 12,250.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,018.62, 22,547.03 and 12,250.71 is: 18,391.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,018.62 : 22,547.03 = 12,250.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,018.62/22,547.03 = 12,250.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,018.62x = 22,547.03 × 12,250.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,018.62x = 276,217,064.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,217,064.64/15,018.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,391.65

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