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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,021.94, 22,526.08 and 8,000.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,021.94, 22,526.08 and 8,000.16 is: 11,996.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,021.94 : 22,526.08 = 8,000.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,021.94/22,526.08 = 8,000.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,021.94x = 22,526.08 × 8,000.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,021.94x = 180,212,244.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,212,244.17/15,021.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,996.60

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