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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,029.34, 22,557.62 and 8,015.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,029.34, 22,557.62 and 8,015.23 is: 12,030.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,029.34 : 22,557.62 = 8,015.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,029.34/22,557.62 = 8,015.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,029.34x = 22,557.62 × 8,015.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,029.34x = 180,804,512.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,804,512.55/15,029.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,030.10

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