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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,025.85, 22,552.32 and 8,011.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,025.85, 22,552.32 and 8,011.70 is: 12,024.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,025.85 : 22,552.32 = 8,011.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,025.85/22,552.32 = 8,011.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,025.85x = 22,552.32 × 8,011.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,025.85x = 180,682,422.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,682,422.14/15,025.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,024.77

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