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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.34, 22,563.62 and 8,019.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.34, 22,563.62 and 8,019.24 is: 12,036.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.34 : 22,563.62 = 8,019.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.34/22,563.62 = 8,019.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.34x = 22,563.62 × 8,019.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.34x = 180,943,084.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,943,084.05/15,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,036.12

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