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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,028.40, 22,556.20 and 8,014.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,028.40, 22,556.20 and 8,014.36 is: 12,028.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028.40 : 22,556.20 = 8,014.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028.40/22,556.20 = 8,014.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028.40x = 22,556.20 × 8,014.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028.40x = 180,773,507.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,773,507.03/15,028.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,028.79

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