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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,022.94, 22,527.58 and 8,001.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,022.94, 22,527.58 and 8,001.16 is: 11,998.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,022.94 : 22,527.58 = 8,001.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,022.94/22,527.58 = 8,001.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,022.94x = 22,527.58 × 8,001.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,022.94x = 180,246,771.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,246,771.99/15,022.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,998.10

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