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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,119.68, 22,582.73 and 12,003.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,119.68, 22,582.73 and 12,003.25 is: 17,928.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,119.68 : 22,582.73 = 12,003.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,119.68/22,582.73 = 12,003.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,119.68x = 22,582.73 × 12,003.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,119.68x = 271,066,153.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,066,153.87/15,119.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,928.04

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