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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.02, 22,568.10 and 8,031.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.02, 22,568.10 and 8,031.70 is: 12,039.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.02 : 22,568.10 = 8,031.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.02/22,568.10 = 8,031.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.02x = 22,568.10 × 8,031.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.02x = 181,260,208.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,260,208.77/15,056.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,039.05

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