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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,019.48, 22,541.70 and 8,007.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,019.48, 22,541.70 and 8,007.16 is: 12,017.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,019.48 : 22,541.70 = 8,007.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,019.48/22,541.70 = 8,007.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,019.48x = 22,541.70 × 8,007.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,019.48x = 180,494,998.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,494,998.57/15,019.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,017.39

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