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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,029.64, 20,732.67 and 12,200.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,029.64, 20,732.67 and 12,200.22 is: 16,829.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,029.64 : 20,732.67 = 12,200.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,029.64/20,732.67 = 12,200.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,029.64x = 20,732.67 × 12,200.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,029.64x = 252,943,135.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,943,135.19/15,029.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,829.62

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