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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,054.54, 22,575.27 and 8,032.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,054.54, 22,575.27 and 8,032.99 is: 12,045.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,054.54 : 22,575.27 = 8,032.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,054.54/22,575.27 = 8,032.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,054.54x = 22,575.27 × 8,032.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,054.54x = 181,346,765.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,346,765.12/15,054.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,045.99

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