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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,024.60, 22,545.87 and 8,009.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,024.60, 22,545.87 and 8,009.82 is: 12,019.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,024.60 : 22,545.87 = 8,009.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,024.60/22,545.87 = 8,009.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,024.60x = 22,545.87 × 8,009.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,024.60x = 180,588,360.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,588,360.44/15,024.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,019.51

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