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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027.12, 22,547.16 and 8,100.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027.12, 22,547.16 and 8,100.24 is: 12,153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027.12 : 22,547.16 = 8,100.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027.12/22,547.16 = 8,100.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027.12x = 22,547.16 × 8,100.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027.12x = 182,637,407.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,637,407.32/15,027.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,153.85

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