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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.32, 22,543.31 and 8,012.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.32, 22,543.31 and 8,012.03 is: 12,014.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.32 : 22,543.31 = 8,012.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.32/22,543.31 = 8,012.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.32x = 22,543.31 × 8,012.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.32x = 180,617,593.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,617,593.35/15,033.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,014.48

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