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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,039.18, 22,550.98 and 8,017.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,039.18, 22,550.98 and 8,017.31 is: 12,021.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,039.18 : 22,550.98 = 8,017.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,039.18/22,550.98 = 8,017.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,039.18x = 22,550.98 × 8,017.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,039.18x = 180,798,108.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,798,108.36/15,039.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.81

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