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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.85, 22,549.32 and 8,009.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.85, 22,549.32 and 8,009.70 is: 12,021.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.85 : 22,549.32 = 8,009.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.85/22,549.32 = 8,009.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.85x = 22,549.32 × 8,009.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.85x = 180,613,288.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,613,288.40/15,023.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.77

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