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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,024.29, 22,529.55 and 8,002.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,024.29, 22,529.55 and 8,002.47 is: 12,000.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,024.29 : 22,529.55 = 8,002.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,024.29/22,529.55 = 8,002.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,024.29x = 22,529.55 × 8,002.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,024.29x = 180,292,047.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,292,047.99/15,024.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,000.04

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