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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.07, 22,596.27 and 8,041.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.07, 22,596.27 and 8,041.02 is: 12,068.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.07 : 22,596.27 = 8,041.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.07/22,596.27 = 8,041.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.07x = 22,596.27 × 8,041.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.07x = 181,697,071.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,697,071.21/15,055.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,068.83

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