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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,024.69, 22,530.20 and 8,002.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,024.69, 22,530.20 and 8,002.92 is: 12,000.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,024.69 : 22,530.20 = 8,002.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,024.69/22,530.20 = 8,002.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,024.69x = 22,530.20 × 8,002.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,024.69x = 180,307,348.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,307,348.17/15,024.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,000.74

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