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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,021.01, 22,544.88 and 8,006.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,021.01, 22,544.88 and 8,006.81 is: 12,017.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,021.01 : 22,544.88 = 8,006.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,021.01/22,544.88 = 8,006.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,021.01x = 22,544.88 × 8,006.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,021.01x = 180,512,580.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,512,580.77/15,021.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,017.34

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