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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,076.17, 22,633.70 and 8,155.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,076.17, 22,633.70 and 8,155.53 is: 12,243.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,076.17 : 22,633.70 = 8,155.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,076.17/22,633.70 = 8,155.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,076.17x = 22,633.70 × 8,155.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,076.17x = 184,589,778.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,589,778.58/15,076.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,243.81

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