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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,020.94, 22,524.58 and 7,999.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,020.94, 22,524.58 and 7,999.16 is: 11,995.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,020.94 : 22,524.58 = 7,999.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,020.94/22,524.58 = 7,999.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,020.94x = 22,524.58 × 7,999.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,020.94x = 180,177,616.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,177,616.73/15,020.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,995.09

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