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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,022.86, 22,524.75 and 7,998.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,022.86, 22,524.75 and 7,998.54 is: 11,992.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,022.86 : 22,524.75 = 7,998.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,022.86/22,524.75 = 7,998.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,022.86x = 22,524.75 × 7,998.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,022.86x = 180,165,113.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,165,113.87/15,022.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,992.73

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