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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,038.56, 22,598.70 and 8,023.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,038.56, 22,598.70 and 8,023.46 is: 12,056.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,038.56 : 22,598.70 = 8,023.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,038.56/22,598.70 = 8,023.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,038.56x = 22,598.70 × 8,023.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,038.56x = 181,319,622.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,319,622.42/15,038.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,056.98

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