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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,074.41, 22,603.42 and 8,062.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,074.41, 22,603.42 and 8,062.65 is: 12,089.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,074.41 : 22,603.42 = 8,062.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,074.41/22,603.42 = 8,062.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,074.41x = 22,603.42 × 8,062.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,074.41x = 182,243,464.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,243,464.26/15,074.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,089.59

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