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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,050.56, 22,616.72 and 8,035.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,050.56, 22,616.72 and 8,035.48 is: 12,075.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,050.56 : 22,616.72 = 8,035.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,050.56/22,616.72 = 8,035.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,050.56x = 22,616.72 × 8,035.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,050.56x = 181,736,201.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,736,201.23/15,050.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,075.05

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