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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,042.40, 22,553.64 and 8,017.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,042.40, 22,553.64 and 8,017.96 is: 12,021.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,042.40 : 22,553.64 = 8,017.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,042.40/22,553.64 = 8,017.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,042.40x = 22,553.64 × 8,017.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,042.40x = 180,834,183.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,834,183.37/15,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.63

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