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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.96, 22,563.12 and 8,018.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.96, 22,563.12 and 8,018.92 is: 12,035.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.96 : 22,563.12 = 8,018.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.96/22,563.12 = 8,018.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.96x = 22,563.12 × 8,018.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.96x = 180,931,854.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,931,854.23/15,032.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,035.68

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