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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.84, 22,549.37 and 8,009.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.84, 22,549.37 and 8,009.73 is: 12,021.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.84 : 22,549.37 = 8,009.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.84/22,549.37 = 8,009.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.84x = 22,549.37 × 8,009.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.84x = 180,614,325.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,614,325.32/15,023.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.85

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