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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,041.80, 22,558.54 and 8,370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,041.80, 22,558.54 and 8,370.10 is: 12,552.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041.80 : 22,558.54 = 8,370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041.80/22,558.54 = 8,370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041.80x = 22,558.54 × 8,370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041.80x = 188,817,081.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,817,081.01/15,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,552.83

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