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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,017.12, 22,539.33 and 8,003.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,017.12, 22,539.33 and 8,003.01 is: 12,011.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,017.12 : 22,539.33 = 8,003.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,017.12/22,539.33 = 8,003.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,017.12x = 22,539.33 × 8,003.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,017.12x = 180,382,483.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,382,483.38/15,017.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,011.79

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