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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,081.49, 22,520.67 and 12,313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,081.49, 22,520.67 and 12,313.56 is: 18,387.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,081.49 : 22,520.67 = 12,313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,081.49/22,520.67 = 12,313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,081.49x = 22,520.67 × 12,313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,081.49x = 277,309,621.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,309,621.29/15,081.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,387.42

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