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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.02, 22,566.60 and 8,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.02, 22,566.60 and 8,030.70 is: 12,037.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.02 : 22,566.60 = 8,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.02/22,566.60 = 8,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.02x = 22,566.60 × 8,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.02x = 181,225,594.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,225,594.62/15,055.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,037.55

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