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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,041.76, 22,528.50 and 12,069.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,041.76, 22,528.50 and 12,069.84 is: 18,077.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041.76 : 22,528.50 = 12,069.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041.76/22,528.50 = 12,069.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041.76x = 22,528.50 × 12,069.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041.76x = 271,915,390.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,915,390.44/15,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,077.37

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