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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,024.79, 22,530.30 and 8,002.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,024.79, 22,530.30 and 8,002.97 is: 12,000.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,024.79 : 22,530.30 = 8,002.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,024.79/22,530.30 = 8,002.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,024.79x = 22,530.30 × 8,002.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,024.79x = 180,309,314.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,309,314.99/15,024.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,000.79

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