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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,064.77, 22,573.37 and 12,239.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,064.77, 22,573.37 and 12,239.82 is: 18,340.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,064.77 : 22,573.37 = 12,239.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,064.77/22,573.37 = 12,239.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,064.77x = 22,573.37 × 12,239.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,064.77x = 276,293,980.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,293,980.83/15,064.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,340.41

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