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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.86, 22,524.66 and 8,005.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.86, 22,524.66 and 8,005.41 is: 11,995.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.86 : 22,524.66 = 8,005.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.86/22,524.66 = 8,005.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.86x = 22,524.66 × 8,005.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.86x = 180,319,138.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,319,138.41/15,032.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,995.00

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