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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,058.58, 22,613.79 and 8,137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,058.58, 22,613.79 and 8,137.94 is: 12,220.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,058.58 : 22,613.79 = 8,137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,058.58/22,613.79 = 8,137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,058.58x = 22,613.79 × 8,137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,058.58x = 184,029,666.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,029,666.19/15,058.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,220.92

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