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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,041.40, 22,552.14 and 8,016.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,041.40, 22,552.14 and 8,016.96 is: 12,020.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041.40 : 22,552.14 = 8,016.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041.40/22,552.14 = 8,016.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041.40x = 22,552.14 × 8,016.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041.40x = 180,799,604.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,799,604.29/15,041.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,020.13

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