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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,031.34, 22,560.62 and 8,017.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,031.34, 22,560.62 and 8,017.24 is: 12,033.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,031.34 : 22,560.62 = 8,017.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,031.34/22,560.62 = 8,017.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,031.34x = 22,560.62 × 8,017.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,031.34x = 180,873,905.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,873,905.09/15,031.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,033.12

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