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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.78, 22,549.04 and 8,009.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.78, 22,549.04 and 8,009.59 is: 12,021.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.78 : 22,549.04 = 8,009.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.78/22,549.04 = 8,009.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.78x = 22,549.04 × 8,009.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.78x = 180,608,565.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,608,565.29/15,023.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.51

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