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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,042.24, 22,538.70 and 8,014.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,042.24, 22,538.70 and 8,014.80 is: 12,009.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,042.24 : 22,538.70 = 8,014.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,042.24/22,538.70 = 8,014.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,042.24x = 22,538.70 × 8,014.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,042.24x = 180,643,172.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,643,172.76/15,042.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,009.06

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