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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.63, 23,332.20 and 8,058.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.63, 23,332.20 and 8,058.12 is: 12,081.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.63 : 23,332.20 = 8,058.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.63/23,332.20 = 8,058.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.63x = 23,332.20 × 8,058.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.63x = 188,013,667.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,013,667.46/15,562.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,081.10

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