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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,058.94, 22,581.81 and 8,037.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,058.94, 22,581.81 and 8,037.36 is: 12,052.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,058.94 : 22,581.81 = 8,037.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,058.94/22,581.81 = 8,037.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,058.94x = 22,581.81 × 8,037.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,058.94x = 181,498,136.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,498,136.42/15,058.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,052.52

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