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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,115.07, 22,570.75 and 12,347.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,115.07, 22,570.75 and 12,347.21 is: 18,437.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,115.07 : 22,570.75 = 12,347.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,115.07/22,570.75 = 12,347.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,115.07x = 22,570.75 × 12,347.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,115.07x = 278,685,790.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,685,790.11/15,115.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,437.61

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