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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.60, 22,557.88 and 8,017.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.60, 22,557.88 and 8,017.82 is: 12,031.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.60 : 22,557.88 = 8,017.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.60/22,557.88 = 8,017.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.60x = 22,557.88 × 8,017.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.60x = 180,865,021.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,865,021.42/15,032.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,031.52

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