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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,020.54, 22,632.21 and 12,445.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,020.54, 22,632.21 and 12,445.35 is: 18,752.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,020.54 : 22,632.21 = 12,445.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,020.54/22,632.21 = 12,445.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,020.54x = 22,632.21 × 12,445.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,020.54x = 281,665,689.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,665,689.85/15,020.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,752.04

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