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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.37, 22,535.19 and 8,000.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.37, 22,535.19 and 8,000.25 is: 12,007.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.37 : 22,535.19 = 8,000.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.37/22,535.19 = 8,000.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.37x = 22,535.19 × 8,000.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.37x = 180,287,153.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,287,153.80/15,014.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,007.64

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