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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,179.09, 20,939.18 and 12,349.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,179.09, 20,939.18 and 12,349.62 is: 17,036.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,179.09 : 20,939.18 = 12,349.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,179.09/20,939.18 = 12,349.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,179.09x = 20,939.18 × 12,349.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,179.09x = 258,590,854.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,590,854.36/15,179.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,036.00

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