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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,050.56, 22,530.48 and 8,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,050.56, 22,530.48 and 8,104 is: 12,131.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,050.56 : 22,530.48 = 8,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,050.56/22,530.48 = 8,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,050.56x = 22,530.48 × 8,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,050.56x = 182,587,009.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,587,009.92/15,050.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,131.58

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