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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,073.16, 22,611.57 and 8,060.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,073.16, 22,611.57 and 8,060.18 is: 12,091.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,073.16 : 22,611.57 = 8,060.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,073.16/22,611.57 = 8,060.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,073.16x = 22,611.57 × 8,060.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,073.16x = 182,253,383.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,253,383.12/15,073.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,091.25

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