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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.94, 22,529.07 and 8,002.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.94, 22,529.07 and 8,002.17 is: 11,999.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.94 : 22,529.07 = 8,002.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.94/22,529.07 = 8,002.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.94x = 22,529.07 × 8,002.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.94x = 180,281,448.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,281,448.08/15,023.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,999.61

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