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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,081.58, 22,573.77 and 8,051.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,081.58, 22,573.77 and 8,051.59 is: 12,051.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,081.58 : 22,573.77 = 8,051.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,081.58/22,573.77 = 8,051.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,081.58x = 22,573.77 × 8,051.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,081.58x = 181,754,740.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,754,740.79/15,081.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,051.44

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