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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.08, 22,577.28 and 8,123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.08, 22,577.28 and 8,123 is: 12,175.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.08 : 22,577.28 = 8,123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.08/22,577.28 = 8,123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.08x = 22,577.28 × 8,123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.08x = 183,395,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,395,245.44/15,063.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,175.15

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