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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,039.68, 22,551.73 and 8,017.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,039.68, 22,551.73 and 8,017.81 is: 12,022.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,039.68 : 22,551.73 = 8,017.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,039.68/22,551.73 = 8,017.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,039.68x = 22,551.73 × 8,017.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,039.68x = 180,815,373.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,815,373.55/15,039.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,022.55

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