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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.67, 22,564.04 and 8,019.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.67, 22,564.04 and 8,019.55 is: 12,036.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.67 : 22,564.04 = 8,019.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.67/22,564.04 = 8,019.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.67x = 22,564.04 × 8,019.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.67x = 180,953,446.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,953,446.98/15,033.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,036.55

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