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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,073.92, 22,602.66 and 8,062.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,073.92, 22,602.66 and 8,062.16 is: 12,088.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,073.92 : 22,602.66 = 8,062.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,073.92/22,602.66 = 8,062.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,073.92x = 22,602.66 × 8,062.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,073.92x = 182,226,148.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,226,148.33/15,073.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,088.84

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