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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,001.92, 22,502.88 and 8,120.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,001.92, 22,502.88 and 8,120.16 is: 12,180.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,001.92 : 22,502.88 = 8,120.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,001.92/22,502.88 = 8,120.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,001.92x = 22,502.88 × 8,120.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,001.92x = 182,726,986.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,726,986.06/15,001.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,180.24

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