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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.08, 22,471.62 and 10,067.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.08, 22,471.62 and 10,067.08 is: 15,073.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.08 : 22,471.62 = 10,067.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.08/22,471.62 = 10,067.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.08x = 22,471.62 × 10,067.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.08x = 226,223,596.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,223,596.27/15,008.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,073.45

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