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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,045.06, 22,608.45 and 8,029.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,045.06, 22,608.45 and 8,029.96 is: 12,066.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,045.06 : 22,608.45 = 8,029.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,045.06/22,608.45 = 8,029.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,045.06x = 22,608.45 × 8,029.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,045.06x = 181,544,949.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,544,949.16/15,045.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,066.75

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