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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,040.71, 22,574.70 and 8,026.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,040.71, 22,574.70 and 8,026.65 is: 12,047.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,040.71 : 22,574.70 = 8,026.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,040.71/22,574.70 = 8,026.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,040.71x = 22,574.70 × 8,026.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,040.71x = 181,199,215.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,199,215.76/15,040.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,047.25

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