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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.08, 22,485.84 and 8,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.08, 22,485.84 and 8,062 is: 12,083.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.08 : 22,485.84 = 8,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.08/22,485.84 = 8,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.08x = 22,485.84 × 8,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.08x = 181,280,842.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,280,842.08/15,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,083.71

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