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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,043.40, 22,555.14 and 8,018.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,043.40, 22,555.14 and 8,018.96 is: 12,023.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,043.40 : 22,555.14 = 8,018.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,043.40/22,555.14 = 8,018.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,043.40x = 22,555.14 × 8,018.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,043.40x = 180,868,765.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,868,765.45/15,043.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,023.13

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