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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,029.60, 22,553.37 and 8,014.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,029.60, 22,553.37 and 8,014.82 is: 12,027.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,029.60 : 22,553.37 = 8,014.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,029.60/22,553.37 = 8,014.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,029.60x = 22,553.37 × 8,014.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,029.60x = 180,761,200.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,761,200.94/15,029.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,027.01

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