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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,058.08, 22,613.04 and 8,137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,058.08, 22,613.04 and 8,137.44 is: 12,220.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,058.08 : 22,613.04 = 8,137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,058.08/22,613.04 = 8,137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,058.08x = 22,613.04 × 8,137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,058.08x = 184,012,256.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,012,256.22/15,058.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,220.17

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