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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,025.86, 22,501.88 and 12,043.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,025.86, 22,501.88 and 12,043.34 is: 18,035.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,025.86 : 22,501.88 = 12,043.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,025.86/22,501.88 = 12,043.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,025.86x = 22,501.88 × 12,043.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,025.86x = 270,997,791.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,997,791.48/15,025.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,035.43

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