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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,009.80, 22,514.70 and 8,097.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,009.80, 22,514.70 and 8,097.80 is: 12,146.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,009.80 : 22,514.70 = 8,097.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,009.80/22,514.70 = 8,097.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,009.80x = 22,514.70 × 8,097.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,009.80x = 182,319,537.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,319,537.66/15,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,146.70

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