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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,072.08, 22,601.43 and 8,050.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,072.08, 22,601.43 and 8,050.86 is: 12,072.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,072.08 : 22,601.43 = 8,050.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,072.08/22,601.43 = 8,050.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,072.08x = 22,601.43 × 8,050.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,072.08x = 181,960,948.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,960,948.73/15,072.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,072.72

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