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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.75, 22,498.70 and 12,041.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.75, 22,498.70 and 12,041.21 is: 18,032.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.75 : 22,498.70 = 12,041.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.75/22,498.70 = 12,041.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.75x = 22,498.70 × 12,041.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.75x = 270,911,567.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,911,567.47/15,023.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,032.23

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