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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.61, 22,525.79 and 8,006.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.61, 22,525.79 and 8,006.16 is: 11,996.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.61 : 22,525.79 = 8,006.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.61/22,525.79 = 8,006.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.61x = 22,525.79 × 8,006.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.61x = 180,345,038.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,345,038.84/15,033.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,996.13

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