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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,073.41, 22,601.92 and 8,061.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,073.41, 22,601.92 and 8,061.65 is: 12,088.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,073.41 : 22,601.92 = 8,061.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,073.41/22,601.92 = 8,061.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,073.41x = 22,601.92 × 8,061.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,073.41x = 182,208,768.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,208,768.37/15,073.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,088.09

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