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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,065.77, 22,574.86 and 12,240.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,065.77, 22,574.86 and 12,240.82 is: 18,341.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,065.77 : 22,574.86 = 12,240.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,065.77/22,574.86 = 12,240.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,065.77x = 22,574.86 × 12,240.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,065.77x = 276,334,797.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,334,797.79/15,065.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,341.90

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