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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,044.56, 22,607.70 and 8,029.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,044.56, 22,607.70 and 8,029.46 is: 12,066.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,044.56 : 22,607.70 = 8,029.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,044.56/22,607.70 = 8,029.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,044.56x = 22,607.70 × 8,029.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,044.56x = 181,527,622.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,527,622.84/15,044.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,066.00

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